ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 32261 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
parity
epitaph
postponement

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rancorous
serene
negate
exasperation

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
aerate
prune
obnoxious
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
suspect
ramble
solace

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
gruff
flourish
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."