ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121199 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
extant
opportune
epitaph
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
raucous
caustic
prune
unscrupulous

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The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
appraise
baseless
accessible
impenitent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
eulogy
placebo
frugal
oblivious

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
moderate
composed
disdain

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."