ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325858 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
incidental
limited
flourish
drub

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
clarity
contrite
anthology
dubious

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
hedonism
incumbent
mitigating
facade

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
drab
liability
accessible
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
insinuate
aggressive
egotist
flourish

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."