ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
incisive
rancorous
medium
recrimination

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
revoke
discern
epistolary
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
frugal
altruistic
rhapsody
iridescent

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
commemorate
revoke
augment
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
scamper
precept
cache
retroactive

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."