ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829789 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
straddle
moderate
obdurate
extenuating

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
celebrated
complicated
egotist
accentuate

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
perception
strategem
refurbish
rail

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
fickle
entangle
benevolent

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
genial
dreary
onset
scamper

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."