ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 864674 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
supple
equitable
heinous

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
eulogy
colossal
derivative
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
negate
grandiose
vulgar
extenuating

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
entangle
fickle
conduit

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
adversary
disconcert
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."