ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 368364 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
condone
immoderate
revive

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flaw
divide
surplus
epistolary

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
elate
turpitude
eloquent
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
rhapsody
camaraderie
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
ploy
distortion
civility

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."