ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238923 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
unnerve
accessible
combative

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
opportune
beneficial
precept
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
epitaph
delay
grandiose
intricate

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
buffer
repentant
benefactor

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The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
preclude
prompt
repel
archetypal

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."