ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
salvage
inauspicious
turpitude

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
censure
verify
moderate
diffident

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
derivative
demean
pretentious
dulcet

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
corrosive
gravity
heinous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
naive
incongruous
merciful
punctual

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."