ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 251162 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
impenitent
futile
defiant

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
periodic
liability
excuse
refurbish

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
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untenable
channel
embellish
flaunt

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
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inauspicious
hedonism
strategem
periodic

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
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epitaph
heinous
exasperation
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."