ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 465724 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
garish
flaunt
incumbent
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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
untenable
glorify
retroactive
genial

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
lenient
vulgar
flourish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
cunning
defiant
favorable
brandish

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
benevolent
epitaph
incisive

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."