ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
colossal
liability
gargantuan
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
eulogy
intricate
reanimate
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
brandish
surplus
turpitude

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
periodic
condone
deferment

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
pantomime
epistolary
delay
pallid

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."