ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 328158 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
facade
heed
excessive
mediate

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
egotist
untenable
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
fickle
sensualism
aesthete
ethical

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
commemorate
awe
surly
intricate

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
futile
counterclaim
supple
extant

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."