ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188561 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
courtesy
refurbish
revoke
appraise

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
turpitude
systematic
immoderate
melee

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
corrosive
raspy
appraise

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
liability
grandiose
limited
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
excuse
incisive
eloquent

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."