ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874407 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
ramble
improbable
parity
conduit

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
intricate
obdurate
censure
supple

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
disconcert
duplicity
gruff
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
defiant
prune
commemorate
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
raucous
courtesy
colossal
commemorate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."