ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727377 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
garish
rehash
civility
irritation

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
buffoonery
supple
avian

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
illuminate
penurious
buffer
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
inauspicious
sensualism
retroactive

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
surplus
extant
derivative

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."