ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823102 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
irritation
untenable
extenuating

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
methodical
plaudits
cognition
interminable

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
archaic
antidote
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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
cushion
manifest
euphoria

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
prominence
evident
embellish
buffer

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."