ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450566 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
supple
lenient
excuse

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
embellish
flourish
sociable

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
derelict
deceit
extenuating
incumbent

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
pretense
extol
prudent
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
intricate
living
censure
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."