ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 901363 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pretentious
ploy
incongruous
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
heinous
egotist
straddle
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
incidental
authoritarian
limited
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
benevolent
imply
fragile
extol

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
gravity
condone
indecorous
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."