ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14028 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
elusive
immoderate
futile

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
revive
fidelity
propitious
plaudits

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
corroborate
defiant
frugal
redouble

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
buffer
avian
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
rancorous
gruesome
manifest
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."