ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 191706 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
duplicity
postponement
inauspicious
avian

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
compulsion
demean
defiant

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
incidental
colossal
supple

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
drab
scapegoat
aesthete
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
condone
pretense
deferment
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."