ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224974 Results

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
incisive
merciful
regale
archetypal

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
censure
advance
insolence
promote

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impenitent
sensualism
moderate
polarize

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
grandiose
lurid
scamper
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ramble
epistolary
buffer
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."