ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 273943 Results

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
iridescent
implement
irritation
lurid

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
elusive
shimmering
exalt
drub

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
exception
genial
devastating
epistolary

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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
polarize
interminable
embellish

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The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
augment
plaudits
repulse
discern

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."