ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 282981 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
melodious
penurious
keen
exasperation

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
flourish
mundane
merciful
appalling

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
conduit
extol
serene
colossal

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
drub
meticulous
recrimination
genial

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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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
appraise
ethical
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."