ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252599 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
redouble
incumbent
lenient

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
melee
evasive
rehash

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
condone
raspy
sociable
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
rancorous
corrective
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
punctual
bird–like
intricate

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."