ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 448501 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
disconcert
polarize
postponement
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
salvage
imply
defiant
parity

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
avian
raspy
implausible

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
admired
pantomime
turpitude

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
precept
duplicity
foil

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."