ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127076 Results

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
interminable
corrosive
extenuating
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
abate
postponement
gruff
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
commemorate
derivative
parity
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
unnerve
fidelity
lenient

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
ethical
recrimination
facade
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."