ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 818507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
censure
irritation
facade
authoritarian

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
lenient
untenable
stifle
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
ramble
equitable
turpitude

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
cunning
surly
insinuate
melodious

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
prominence
plaudits
flagrant
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."