ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 98434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
gruff
regale
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
drub
raspy
commemorate

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
accommodate
periodic
chaos
corrective

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
placebo
aesthete
accommodate
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turpitude
recrimination
comprehensible
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."