ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 844871 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
disconcert
lurid
obdurate
apathetic

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
liability
exalt
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extenuating
roam
frugal
gruff

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
prominence
jocularity
pallid
sociable

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
parity
facade
corrosive
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."