ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 392669 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
absolve
corroborate
euphoria

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
beneficial
scapegoat
seriousness
demeanor

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
naive
comparable
classic
incumbent

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
extenuating
embellish
diffident

Solution
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
clairvoyance
penurious
moderate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."