ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
clarity
procrastinate
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
nurture
neutralize
egotist
extol

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The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
inviolable
corrosive
serene

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
interminable
indecorous
ecstatic
irritation

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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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
disdain
liability
immoderate
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."