ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223923 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
exasperation
clairvoyance
limited
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
intricate
clairvoyance
incongruous
serene

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
implausible
civility
intricate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
absolve
solace
pallid
enhance

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The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
corrective
untenable
facade

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."