ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200361 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
accentuate
combustion
postponement
combative

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
gravity
melee
honorable
gruff

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
indecorous
benevolent
drub

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
colossal
kudos
surplus

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
incisive
disconcert
straddle

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."