ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 882780 Results

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1 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
limited
raspy
incumbent

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
drab
demeanor
drub
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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
distortion
meticulous
objectionable
avian

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
dubious
scamper
regale
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
euphoria
exasperation
salvage

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."