ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258364 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
derelict
rail
vulgar
surplus

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
punctual
combustion
placebo

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
lenient
glorify
oblivious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
egotist
promote
augment
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
scamper
straddle
egotist

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."