ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129597 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
clarity
straddle
stifle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
dubious
derelict
turmoil
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
mediate
frugal
garish
catastrophic

Solution
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
raucous
inflammatory
sociable
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
dubious
unnerve
genial
gravity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."