ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 264072 Results

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
colossal
procrastinate
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
stifle
clairvoyance
collection
exception

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
illuminate
preclude
homage
sociable

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
elate
incongruous
combustion

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The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
censure
frugal
trim

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."