ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 109536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
stifle
fickle
irritation
disconcert

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
eloquent
opportune
timid
onset

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
deferment
aesthete
defiant
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
appalling
exculpate
turmoil
sociable

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
redouble
conduit
fragile

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."