ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 473047 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
repentant
genial
stern

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
elate
combustion
serenity
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
camaraderie
prune
flourish

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epistolary
eloquent
retrograde
archaic

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
revive
adversary
ethical
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."