ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799855 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
deferment
nurture
buffoonery
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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
corrosive
plaudits
ploy

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
fickle
rail
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
induce
exasperation
manifest
merciful

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
mandate
impassive
revoke

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."