ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27051 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
drub
oblivious
duplicity
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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
supple
inappropriate
incumbent
corrective

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
gargantuan
mandate
elusive

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
mediate
corrective
composed

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
accommodate
perception
rehash
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."