ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786474 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
recrimination
accentuate
obdurate
supple

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
benefactor
intelligle
incisive
rehash

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
procrastinate
demeanor
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
interminable
demeanor
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
solace
verify
scapegoat
elusive

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."