ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 531953 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
extant
drub
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
lenient
suspect
placebo
benevolent

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
turmoil
catastrophic
servile

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
ramble
liability
flaunt

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
solace
inflammatory
highlight
retroactive

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."