ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254655 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flourish
irritation
turmoil
genial

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
revive
demean
diffident
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
flagrant
incongruous
improbable
untenable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
indecorous
ecstatic
benefactor

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
grandiose
eulogy
dulcet
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."