ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 10771 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
periodic
trove
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prudent
shorten
rhapsody
aerate

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
disconcert
derivative
stifle

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
iridescent
immoderate
turpitude
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
refurbish
epistolary
renown
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."