ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
drub
grandiose
conduit
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
exception
equitable
objectionable
polarize

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appalling
ethical
anthology
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
comparable
derelict
brawl
clarity

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
extenuating
obdurate
elusive
prudent

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."