ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
archetypal
benevolent
antidote

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
composed
abate
placebo
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
combative
iridescent
honorable
defiant

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
buffoonery
insolence
prune

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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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
drub
complicated
abate
anthology

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."