ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220752 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
raucous
postponement
redouble
comprehensible

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
recrimination
pliant
entangle
heed

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
lurid
retroactive
dreadful
extenuating

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
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complicated
compulsion
pomp
repentant

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
composed
disposition
demean
derelict

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."