ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 355468 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
condone
induce
unscrupulous
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
stealth
melodious
deceit
onset

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
parity
frugal
augment
anthology

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
ploy
methodical
sparing
moderate

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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
raspy
gargantuan
subside
compulsion

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."