ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272274 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
civility
solace
clarity
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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
opportune
archaic
gravity
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
comparable
intelligle
recrimination
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
condone
patron
inflammatory

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
gruff
incongruous
detect
flaunt

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."