ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640396 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
supple
sociable
salvage
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
retroactive
prompt
exception
censure

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
discern
camaraderie
untouchable
fidelity

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
servile
methodical
upbraid
turpitude

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
supple
intricate
turmoil

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."