ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812635 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
adversary
straddle
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
refurbish
repel
sociability
aerate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
combative
lenient
benefactor

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
serenity
fidelity
impudence
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
drub
appalling
gravity
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."