ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 86530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.84
Score 0% 57%

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
impenitent
obdurate
buffoonery
revoke

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
eulogy
combative
elusive
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
dupe
insinuate
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
melee
servile
disdain
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
benevolent
handicap
duplicity
pretentious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."