ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224514 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
nurture
anthology
corrective
postponement

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
extant
fragile
shimmering
accessible

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
embellish
devastating
foil
archaic

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ramble
rhapsody
impartial
prudent

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The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
opportune
patron
gravity
eulogy

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."