ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 878523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
stifle
irritation
exception

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
revive
repel
pretense
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
archetypal
pathos
hedonism
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
meticulous
dupe
extenuating
gravity

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
advantageous
deferment
demeanor

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."