ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 775797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
awe
untenable
prominence

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 awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
duplicity
combustion
accentuate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
egotist
impassive
inauspicious
heinous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
stifle
meticulous
censure

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
prudent
elation
rancorous

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."