ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951277 Results

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1 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
insolence
egotist
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
belated
celebrated
incisive
limited

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
fickle
pretentious
insolence

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
compulsion
drab
derelict

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
equitable
induce
gravity

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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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."