ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 536715 Results

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
ramble
brandish
limited
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
appalling
ploy
stifle
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
punctual
entangle
epistolary
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
interminable
scapegoat
baseless
melee

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
methodical
oblilgatory
absolve
avian

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."