ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 670768 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.05
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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defiant
antidote
demeanor
limited

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 defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
punctual
equitable
servile

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
flaw
trove
shorten
lurid

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
appraise
insinuate
inflammatory
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
flaunt
rail
buffer

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."