ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 977312 Results

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Correct 0 3.54
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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
insinuate
epistolary
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
pretentious
pretense
liability

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
inauspicious
melodious
condone

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fraud
retroactive
duplicity
pompous

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
stealth
entangle
garish

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."