ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497549 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
composed
augment
irritation
egotist

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
drub
anthology
pompous
pathos

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
colossal
glorify
advantageous
melee

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
composed
celebrated
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
disconcert
flagrant
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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."