ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839036 Results

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
compulsion
serenity
immoderate
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
perception
straddle
mediate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
demeanor
fraud
gigantic
polarize

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
melodious
beneficial
composed
opponent

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
conduit
derelict
pretentious
composed

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."