ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522091 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
irritation
rail
duplicity

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
plaudits
unscrupulous
stealth
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
futile
demean
scapegoat
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
exalt
flaunt
fidelity

Solution
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
ramble
composed
pretentious

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."