ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131957 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
placebo
methodical
pathos
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
destitute
eulogy
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
prominence
sameness
condone

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
gravity
raucous
negate
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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
81% Answer Correctly
redouble
commemorate
imply
elate

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."