ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 656839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
melodious
incidental
belated

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
blame
condone
genial

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
refurbish
merciful
elusive

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
censure
honorable
corrosive
extol

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
discern
rhapsody
trove

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."