ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238224 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
censure
irritation
stifle
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
celebrated
elate
pallid

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
turpitude
placebo
crafty
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
onset
foster
trove
hedonism

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
inauspicious
incongruous
benefactor

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."