ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 430455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
eloquent
merciful
beneficial
procrastinate

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
periodic
oblivious
turpitude
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
corrosive
methodical
obdurate
unscrupulous

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
turpitude
regale
stealth
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
prune
nurture
pretense

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."