ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 447754 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
irritation
awe
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
retroactive
roam
archaic
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
moderate
buffoonery
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
regale
catastrophic
untenable
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
incongruous
repentant
polarize

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."