ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 672915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
ethical
disdain
embellish

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
entangle
urge
disconcert
plaudits

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
archaic
epitaph
handicap
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
disconcert
mandate
illuminate
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
periodic
blame
heed

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."