ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1221 Results

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
mandate
merciful
repentant
mediate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
insinuate
defiant
suppress
extenuating

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
renovate
antidote
accommodate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inviolable
inappropriate
epistolary
censure

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
promote
mediate
detect
eloquent

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."