ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 838312 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
perception
obdurate
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
extol
renovate
untenable
appraise

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
precept
supple
dupe
disconcert

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
trove
foil
embellish

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
combative
retroactive
limited
demean

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."