ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 938153 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
flagrant
strict
demeanor

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
methodical
recrimination
dulcet
extol

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
limited
authoritarian
benevolent

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
onset
supple
derivative
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
prudent
incisive
demeanor
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."