ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.99
Score 0% 80%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
flaunt
ethical
rail
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
salvage
aggressive
refurbish
derivative

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
illuminate
absolve
exasperation
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
frugal
conduit
censure
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
fickle
execute
ramble
redouble

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."