ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 767339 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
aerate
benefactor
implausible

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
intricate
implement
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pantomime
nurture
handicap
surplus

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
conduit
condone
prominence

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
advantageous
brandish
fraud

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."