ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 95588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
antidote
compulsion
merciful
combative

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
aerate
promote
foil

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
negate
avian
homage
celebrated

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
discern
defiant
oblivious

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
regale
preclude
conduit

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."