ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 394805 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
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
frugal
gargantuan
irritation
drub

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
start
archetypal
revoke
immoderate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
ramble
scamper
petty
entangle

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The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
abate
foil
heinous
jocularity

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
lenient
liability
pallid

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."