ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 64328 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
ploy
corrosive
merciful

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
meticulous
supple
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
mediate
buffoonery
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
eulogy
moderate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
implausible
inviolable
impartial
opportune

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."