ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 503065 Results

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
combative
roam
heed
incidental

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
embellish
advantageous
meticulous

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
scapegoat
embellish
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
plaudits
corrupt
inauspicious
appraise

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
penurious
incongruous
parity

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."