ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 20121 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
onset
limited
epitaph
lenient

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
extol
parity
glorify
prune

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
servile
retrograde
pantomime
indecorous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
civility
pretentious
eloquent

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
methodical
scamper
preclude
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."