ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597037 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
equitable
incumbent
insolence

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
embellish
composed
condone

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
belated
extenuating
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
corrosive
composed
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
flaunt
ominous
impenitent
insinuate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."