ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
embellish
benevolent
merciful
fragile

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
scamper
salvage
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
punctual
vulgar
inflammatory
turpitude

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
extant
mask
nurture

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
start
regale
disdain
demean

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."