ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786677 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
surplus
egotist
epistolary
obdurate

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
mundane
antidote
cunning

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
meticulous
cunning
impenitent

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
distortion
devastating
inviolable
punctual

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
incisive
ploy
pretense

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."