ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 50039 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
induce
immoderate
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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
incumbent
inappropriate
curtail
flourish

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
channel
clarity
benefactor

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
refurbish
obnoxious
accentuate
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
mediate
nearness
onset
prominence

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."