ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 98539 Results

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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
augment
pretense
futile
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
accommodate
incisive
insolence
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
heinous
ploy
disconcert

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
accentuate
camaraderie
incumbent

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
extant
iridescent
straddle

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."