ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 986269 Results

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1 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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extant
irritation
mandate
condone

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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scamper
sameness
prominence
straddle

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
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collection
plaudits
revive
rehash

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
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extol
immoderate
dreadful
liability

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
antidote
clarity
shimmering
manifest

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."