ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 826739 Results

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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
extol
irritation
stifle

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
turmoil
derivative
implausible

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
parity
sugar pill
comparable
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prune
repulse
discern
eulogy

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
demean
flaunt
grandiose

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."