ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 116824 Results

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
epistolary
accommodate
irritation
clarity

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drub
salvage
impassive
cunning

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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
opportune
embellish
methodical
limited

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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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
derelict
refurbish
nurture

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exception
lenient
exculpate
prune

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."