ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217860 Results

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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untenable
postponement
induce
liability

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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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
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aesthete
interminable
prudent
sensualism

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
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combative
fidelity
merciful
onset

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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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Extant most nearly means:
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prominence
living
benefactor
meticulous

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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rhapsody
frugal
corruption
anthology

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."