ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
retroactive
appraise
clairvoyance

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
benefactor
repeated
rancorous

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
classic
flourish
scapegoat
compulsion

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
stern
immoderate
gruff
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
distortion
evident
turmoil
finite

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."