ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485855 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
futile
opportune
lenient

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
straddle
impartial
eulogy

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
archetypal
impenitent
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
pantomime
benevolent
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
appalling
ecstatic
belated

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."