ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517064 Results

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
aerate
exception
liability

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
augment
disconcert
condone
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
mandate
hedonism
meticulous

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
catastrophic
pretentious
elate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
extenuating
repel
impenitent

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."