ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 72917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
salvage
limited
straddle
regurgitate

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
insinuate
prominence
condone
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
scamper
turmoil
oblivious
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
incumbent
punctual
gruesome
preclude

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
flourish
promote
illuminate

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."