ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 630225 Results

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
serenity
incumbent
ominous
compulsion

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
gravity
insinuate
irritation
entangle

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
duplicity
apathetic
renown
gruff

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
refurbish
precept
impudent
pathos

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
avian
lucidity
serenity

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."