ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
placebo
gargantuan
cunning
irritation

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
manifest
combustion
penurious
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
punctual
opportune
pomp

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
condone
flagrant
stern

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
regale
sugar pill
combustion
accentuate

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."