ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 379550 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
meticulous
defiant
hedonism

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
repentant
epistolary
comfort
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
implausible
combustion
epistolary

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
celebrated
excuse
rhapsody
flagrant

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
retroactive
raspy
regale
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."