ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 24260 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
archaic
trove
keen
pretentious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
hedonism
adversary
limited
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
pathos
arbitrate
diffident
regale

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
benevolent
advantageous
demeanor

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rancorous
flourish
extant
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."