ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
extenuating
ramble
postponement
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
prominence
aggressive
extol
celebrated

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
apathetic
genial
turmoil
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
inviolable
regale
augment
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
authoritarian
corrosive
flaw

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."