ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 795151 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
aerate
impassive
foil

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
scapegoat
stifle
censure

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
retroactive
embroil
induce

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
epitaph
merciful
methodical
conduit

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
appalling
obdurate
straddle
comprehensible

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."