ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 404129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
apathetic
genial
melee
entangle

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
interminable
intricate
untenable
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
mediate
merciful
inviolable
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cunning
pompous
clairvoyance
pallid

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
inflammatory
corrosive
extenuating

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."