ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512300 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
belated
precept
rail

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
condone
comfort
anthology
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
ethical
incongruous
drub

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
frugal
procrastinate
elate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
abate
epitaph
opportune

Solution
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."