ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497414 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
exasperation
obnoxious
incumbent

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
polarize
periodic
deferment

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
supple
fickle
waffle
defiant

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
grandiose
pallid
advantageous

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
dubious
salvage
demean

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."