ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909677 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
salvage
pomp
scamper

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
buffoonery
punctual
epistolary

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
heed
written
rancorous
apathetic

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
exasperation
accommodate
comprehensible
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
fragile
epistolary
complicated
heinous

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."