ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990069 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
compulsion
derelict
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
obnoxious
impudence
aerate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
archetypal
igniting
genial
immoderate

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
commemorate
stealth
opportune

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
devastating
benevolent
flaunt

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."