ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 398658 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
heinous
embellish
limited
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
discern
buffer
comparable
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
penurious
glorify
implement
futile

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
belated
gigantic
corrosive
methodical

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
overjoyed
incidental
benefactor

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."