ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 469728 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
insolence
moderate
brandish
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
fragile
melee
fraud

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
fidelity
preclude
retroactive
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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
promote
prudent
stern

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
compulsion
demeanor
approachable
corrective

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."