ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 187438 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
retroactive
rail
oblivious

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
avian
stealth
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
pomp
commemorate
pantomime
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
adversary
garish
rescue
induce

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
derelict
plaudits
liability
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."