ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371370 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
distortion
censure
methodical

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
preclude
pretense
hopeless
beneficial

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
lenient
duplicity
postponement
grandiose

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
cunning
illuminate
moderate
pliant

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
interminable
merciful
demean
drab

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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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."