ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 817802 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
elusive
gravity
surplus

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
archaic
unscrupulous
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
refurbish
facade
embellish

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
salvage
authoritarian
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
composed
demean
pathos
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."