ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320706 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
prominence
irritation
accommodate
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
aerate
abate
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
demeanor
extenuating
genial

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
lenient
gargantuan
periodic
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
gaudy
diffident
condone

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."