ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 722977 Results

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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
civility
prudent
irritation
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
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authoritarian
regale
complicated
scamper

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
incisive
promote
precept

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
80% Answer Correctly
scamper
tardy
garish
archaic

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
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negate
redouble
medium
lenient

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."