ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 569475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
inflammatory
compulsion
punctual

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
censure
genial
plaudits
exasperation

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
impudence
heed
impenitent

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
combative
vulgar
benefactor
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
onset
heed
rail
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."