ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19471 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
melee
merciful
genial
euphoria

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gruff
adorn
periodic
proximity

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
oblivious
epitaph
corrosive

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
duplicity
corrosive
punctual
mask

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
camaraderie
prominence
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."