ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
gruff
renovate
surplus
elusive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
embellish
irritation
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
garish
pathos
apathetic
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
raucous
onset
divination
aerate

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
corrective
penurious
incumbent

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."