ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76525 Results

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
discern
stern
intelligle
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
belated
illuminate
irritation
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
plaudits
repel
compulsion

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
corrosive
parity
opponent
comprehensible

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
scamper
embellish
turmoil

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."