ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
mundane
disdain
scamper
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
revoke
kudos
futile
punctual

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pale
pathos
corrosive

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
impenitent
penurious
beneficial
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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
promote
inviolable
rancorous
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."