ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 93149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rancorous
irritation
combative
sociable

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
futile
methodical
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
disconcert
oblilgatory
futile
meticulous

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
revoke
redouble
mundane
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
penurious
composed
bird–like
epistolary

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."