ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
discern
pliant
authoritarian
grandiose

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
negate
merciful
abate
inflammatory

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
colossal
prominence
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
dubious
corrosive
plaudits
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
archaic
onset
veneration
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."