ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 40265 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
elusive
frugal
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
frugal
foil
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
meticulous
courtesy
hedonism
rail

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
serenity
authoritarian
elusive
merciful

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
lenient
benevolent
incidental

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."