ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511800 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
ramble
colossal
limited
benefactor

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
facade
flourish
combative
mitigating

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
repentant
immoderate
revoke

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
elusive
apathetic
banal
pretentious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
lurid
favorable
cunning
genial

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."