ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897896 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
condone
diffident
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
garish
heinous
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
scamper
impenitent
suspect
composed

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
opportune
repentant
heed
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
intricate
pleasant
catastrophic
repel

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."