ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 280960 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
opportune
prominence
postponement
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
insinuate
egotist
straddle

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
corrosive
stifle
foster
moderate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
corrective
corrosive
camaraderie
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
extenuating
keen
opportune
composed

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."