ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
antidote
altruistic
redouble
ethical

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
extenuating
celebrated
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
surplus
salvage
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
rehash
pomp
antiquated
liability

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. 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 pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
nurture
furtiveness
entangle
curtail

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."