ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179211 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
plaudits
prudent
untenable

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
recrimination
disconcert
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
plaudits
favorable
regurgitate
liability

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", 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 regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
immoderate
equitable
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
distortion
deceit
derivative
corrective

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."