ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953911 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
repel
serenity
improbable
condone

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
elate
extol
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clarity
flaunt
lurid
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
extol
grandiose
corroborate
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
flourish
nurture
trim
insolence

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."