ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 307857 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
repel
unnerve
preclude
meticulous

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
foil
cunning
pomp

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
naive
liability
catastrophic

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
awe
mundane
inauspicious
excuse

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
inauspicious
foster
beneficial

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."