ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869801 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
flourish
irritation
duplicity
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
euphoria
cover
retroactive
pathos

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
naive
grandiose
archaic

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
demean
ecstasy
melee
archaic

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
pantomime
extenuating
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."