ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102388 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
composed
condone
absolve
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
extant
finite
immoderate

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The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
finite
highlight
appalling
inflammatory

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The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
stern
clairvoyance
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
appalling
indecorous
finite

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."