ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 753705 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

Review

1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
insolence
irritation
proximity
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
melee
euphoria
ramble
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
stifle
compulsion
combustion

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
insolence
pretentious
serenity
salvage

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
fragile
oblivious
flaunt

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."