ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458736 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
illuminate
civility
merciful
salvage

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
immoderate
condone
meticulous

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
demeanor
grandiose
connoisseur
incongruous

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
punctual
precept
incisive
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
turmoil
blowhard
ethical

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The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."