ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470924 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
lurid
celebrated
apathetic

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
pretense
unscrupulous
extenuating
slavish

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The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
belated
frugal
irritation

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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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
archetypal
review
servile
interminable

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
exception
incite
proximity
polarize

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."