ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
fragile
gargantuan
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
retroactive
rowdy
benefactor
insinuate

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
negate
courtesy
solace
fragile

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
liability
nurture
anthology

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
implement
discern
raucous
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."