ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 999791 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
obdurate
straddle
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
avian
anthology
surplus

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
trove
duplicity
fidelity

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extol
belated
exculpate
sociable

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disconcert
dreadful
accommodate
derelict

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."