ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60461 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
absolve
scapegoat
merciful
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
conduit
veneration
absolve
pretense

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
interminable
subside
mundane
disconcert

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
diffident
colossal
benevolent

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
absolve
grandiose
prevent
precept

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."