ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 467994 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
promote
demeanor
rhapsody
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
rail
anthology
judicious
elusive

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
deferment
melee
solace

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
benevolent
repentant
epistolary
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
refurbish
sugar pill
incumbent
garish

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."