ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358102 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
eulogy
moderate
irritation
augment

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mediate
immoderate
periodic
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
revoke
mediate
serene
exalt

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
clairvoyance
beneficial
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
eulogy
distortion
pretense

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."