ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42960 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
celebrated
rancorous
irritation
penurious

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
precept
inviolable
ethical

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
ploy
composed
waffle
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
combustion
cunning
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
equitable
archetypal
pale
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."