ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135957 Results

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Correct 0 3.43
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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
grandiose
curtail
limited
flourish

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
polarize
pretense
avian

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
manifest
stealth
propitious
distortion

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
exasperation
inauspicious
liability

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
futile
dulcet
augment
equitable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."