ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
incidental
obdurate
pretense

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
intricate
fragile
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
pretense
connoisseur
lurid
curtail

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
rancorous
elate
distortion

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
drab
accommodate
polarize
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."