ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 39811 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
regale
irritation
cunning

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
immoderate
incongruous
start
augment

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
gigantic
implement
penurious
pallid

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
anthology
incidental
suppress
fidelity

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
implausible
preclude
demean
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."