ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 361380 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
insolence
pretentious
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
fragile
evident
prune
revive

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combative
epitaph
brawl
rail

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
deferment
drab
authoritarian
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
derelict
regale
untenable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."