ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 772300 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
incisive
methodical
irritation
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
iridescent
destitute
incidental
flaw

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
flourish
induce
egotist

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
awe
adorn
drab
facade

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
euphoria
augment
derelict
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."