ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 729101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
refurbish
irritation
indecorous
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
liability
written
prune
pretense

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
advantageous
fidelity
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
raucous
compulsion
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
stealth
benevolent
accentuate
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."