ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 418059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
recrimination
odious
duplicity
stifle

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
brandish
egotist
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
nurture
solace
meticulous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
incumbent
repentant
finite
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
augment
combustion
stern
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."