ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 898671 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
implausible
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
scamper
contortion
flagrant

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
demeanor
diffident
illuminate
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
preclude
manifest
serenity
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
embellish
ethical
trove

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."