ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358578 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.98
Score 0% 80%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
plaudits
rancorous
merciful
manifest

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
egotist
imply
dubious
flaunt

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
implement
limited
flaunt
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
melee
rhapsody
abate

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
pathos
demeanor
insinuate
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."