ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 141585 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
advantageous
moderate
heinous
merciful

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
awe
bitter
iridescent
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
demeanor
authoritarian
benefactor

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
extenuating
ethical
manifest

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
corroborate
elate
ominous
composed

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."