ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.99
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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
exception
antidote
surplus

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
ploy
adversary
heed

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
84% Answer Correctly
futile
straddle
preclude
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
straddle
prevent
stifle
equitable

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
aerate
civility
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 aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."