ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 510441 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
drab
limited
absolve
fidelity

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
pretense
repel
condone
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
extol
pantomime
combative

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
belated
oblivious
pathos

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
ploy
comparable
buffoonery
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."