ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 246979 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
obnoxious
impenitent
plaudits

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
benefactor
approachable
ecstatic
moderate

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
demean
lenient
naive

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
negate
frugal
gravity
retrograde

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
civility
equitable
moderate

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."