ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457536 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
pretense
fragile
postponement
finite

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
flourish
untenable
cover
surplus

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
finite
neutralize
appraise
flagrant

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
blame
buffer
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
scapegoat
deceit
raspy

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."