ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120337 Results

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
eulogy
postponement
buffoonery

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
absolve
inflammatory
straddle
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
celebrated
fickle
prune

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

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

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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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
fragile
equitable
epitaph
sparing

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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."