ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 531834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
distortion
disdain
irritation
advantageous

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
demean
entangle
combative
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
lurid
intricate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
preclude
incongruous
bitter
disdain

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
clarity
rail
ramble
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."