ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 98836 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
immoderate
rehash
appalling
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffer
melodious
assess
equitable

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
comparable
absolve
devastating
eloquent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
catastrophic
impartial
ploy

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
extenuating
rail
polarize
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."