ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770584 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
implausible
disdain
irritation
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
equitable
penurious
igniting
awe

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
foil
composed
roam
pallid

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
untenable
incongruous
buffoonery

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
melee
plaudits
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."