ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983177 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
foil
courtesy
salvage
heinous

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
demeanor
delay
liability
extant

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
serenity
flagrant
cognition
fickle

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
augment
limited
drab
sociable

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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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
archaic
dubious
pliant
derivative

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."