ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
rancorous
servile
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
augment
insolence
revoke
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
rail
defect
prominence
heed

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
brandish
benevolent
servile
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
insinuate
aerate
delay
disdain

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."