ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 177979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
turpitude
surplus
ramble
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
procrastinate
petty
accentuate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
salvage
futile
stern

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
lenient
retrograde
insolence
incumbent

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
glorify
fidelity
pomp

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."