ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133425 Results

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
archetypal
indecorous
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
beneficial
adversary
inappropriate
absolve

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
divide
mandate
dubious

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
derelict
postponement
incidental
pretentious

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
repel
highlight
defiant
clairvoyance

Solution
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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."