ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 853174 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
scapegoat
futile
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
foil
rehash
regurgitate
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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
pathos
fickle
adversary
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
pretentious
illuminate
ramble

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
refurbish
oxygenate
incongruous
augment

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."