ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 594050 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
meticulous
pretentious
merciful
buffoonery

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
induce
augment
scorn
adversary

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
insolence
excessive
procrastinate
disdain

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
ramble
homage
flourish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
civility
equitable
plaudits

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."