ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 31855 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
untenable
proximity
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
entangle
brandish
belated

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
pantomime
recrimination
augment

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
implement
prevent
curtail
elusive

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
augment
heed
banal
punctual

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The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."