ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
finite
antidote
obnoxious
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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
comparable
written
beneficial

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
accessible
ethical
beat
diffident

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
retroactive
sameness
negate
melee

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
curtail
solace
incisive

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."