ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293718 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
irritation
mandate
rail

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
melee
insinuate
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
recrimination
suppress
lurid
extant

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
sociable
mandate
belated
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
straddle
combustion
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."