ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 596739 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
grandiose
dreary
exalt
precept

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
rancorous
benevolent
intelligle
manifest

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
apathetic
merciful
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
nurture
divide
refurbish
augment

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
condone
neutralize
gruff
melee

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."