ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542856 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
apathetic
recrimination
limited
rancorous

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
melodious
immoderate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
fragile
ramble
redouble

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
absolve
suspect
distortion
recrimination

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
extant
contortion
repentant
onset

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."