ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
refurbish
irritation
disconcert
recrimination

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
oblivious
gargantuan
opportune
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
naive
equitable
blame
surplus

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
absolve
belated
disconcert

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
archaic
arbitrate
combative

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."