ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654508 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
Score 0% 80%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
condone
opponent
turmoil
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
retroactive
awe
overjoyed
derelict

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
beneficial
interminable
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incisive
irritation
comparable
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
opportune
seriousness
facade

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."