ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331266 Results

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
ethical
postponement
buffoonery
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
antiquated
clarity
buffer

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
awe
sensualism
flourish

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
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revoke
abate
suspect
fragile

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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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
stealth
homage
mandate

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."