ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 250220 Results

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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
demeanor
negate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
brandish
delight
pantomime
pomp

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
elate
blame
repel
insinuate

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
nurture
postponement
euphoria
refurbish

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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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
belated
conduit
shimmering
rail

Solution
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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."