ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 302231 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
corrective
limited
proximity
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
regale
recrimination
melee
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pretentious
flaw
civility

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
accentuate
suspect
euphoria

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
neutralize
mundane
extenuating

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."