ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359181 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
sociable
interminable
meticulous

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
mediate
advantageous
archaic
adversary

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
distortion
waffle
foil
benevolent

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
incumbent
renown
archaic
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
augment
fidelity
immoderate
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."