ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 835437 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
prudent
naive
intricate

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
periodic
evasive
surplus
negate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
appalling
equitable
methodical

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
cunning
compulsion
flaunt
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
equitable
regale
compulsion
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."