ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59079 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
antidote
catastrophic
absolve

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
manifest
epitaph
dubious

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
adversary
pretentious
harsh
appalling

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
surplus
pretense
punctual
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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
archetypal
lurid
cunning
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."