ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617894 Results

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
foil
insolence
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
extant
furtiveness
deferment
salvage

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
awe
cunning
counterclaim
ethical

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
celebrated
elusive
salvage

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
lucidity
liability
exception

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."