ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352891 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
accentuate
implausible
exception
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
facade
bitter
sociable
combustion

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
liability
opportune
adversary
antiquated

Solution
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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
epitaph
combustion
augment
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
oblivious
sparing
insolence
aerate

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."