ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 194913 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
interminable
combustion
unnerve

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
epitaph
deferment
urge
sociable

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
comfort
cunning
plaudits
frugal

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The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
penurious
methodical
strategem

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benevolent
regurgitate
advantageous
tardy

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The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."