ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 289603 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
curtail
turpitude
mandate

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
equitable
aesthete
artless
combustion

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
prudent
raspy
overjoyed
opportune

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rail
archaic
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
impudent
scapegoat
naive

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."