ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 377268 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
revoke
entangle
postponement
implausible

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
pantomime
nurture
ploy

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
supple
aesthete
finite
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
disposition
indecorous
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
appalling
polarize
detect
surplus

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."