ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402675 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
condone
gargantuan
incisive

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
exalt
postponement
fragile
surplus

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
camaraderie
euphoria
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
redouble
sensualism
procrastinate

Solution
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
comprehensible
inauspicious
iridescent

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."