ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352142 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
parity
merciful
meticulous
garish

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implement
naive
servile
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
serenity
aesthete
precept
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
moderate
unscrupulous
repentant
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
onset
gigantic
regale
equitable

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."