ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 280052 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
flagrant
advantageous
meticulous
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
elate
extant
contortion

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
epistolary
celebrated
overjoyed
genial

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
gargantuan
commemorate
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
placebo
servile
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."