ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647121 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
indecorous
impenitent
opponent
scamper

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
incidental
keen
extenuating
pathos

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
accommodate
repeated
untenable
illuminate

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
prudent
brandish
parade
heed

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
lurid
limited
awe
archaic

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."