ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 960634 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
stealth
interminable
dupe
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
immoderate
mediate
obdurate
lenient

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
civility
benefactor
untenable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
impudence
repel
genial

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
melodious
scapegoat
negate

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."