ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 443272 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
iridescent
finite
cunning

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
iridescent
brandish
authoritarian

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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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
turpitude
obnoxious
inflammatory
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
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frugal
systematic
penurious
defiant

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
adorn
cunning
pomp

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."