ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240130 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
opportune
preclude
limited
combative

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
clairvoyance
revive
distortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
hopeless
mediate
accentuate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
incidental
heed
inscription
condone

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
appalling
scamper
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."