ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 291241 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
clairvoyance
extol
insinuate

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
pomp
elate
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
elusive
enormous
illuminate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
egotist
regurgitate
corrupt
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
foil
adversary
apathetic
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."