ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 910098 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
excuse
awe
prune

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
discern
drab
adversary

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
serenity
benevolent
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
exception
punctual
redouble

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
absolve
archetypal
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."