ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
frugal
duplicity
banal
pantomime

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
fidelity
limited
manifest

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
lenient
anthology
caustic
embellish

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
methodical
upbraid
serenity
finite

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
clarity
disdain
archetypal
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."