ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 98945 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
disdain
opportune
flagrant
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
discern
raspy
gruesome
deferment

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
redouble
corrupt
grandiose
extenuating

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
ramble
courtesy
grandiose
ecstatic

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
mediate
drab
complicated
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."