ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272737 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
drab
merciful
accommodate
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
appraise
flaunt
recrimination

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
oblivious
diffident
evasive
implement

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
pretense
exculpate
distortion
incumbent

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
finite
fraud
brandish
abate

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."