ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511279 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
buffoonery
obnoxious
parity

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
prominence
reanimate
insolence
regale

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
futile
foil
blowhard
advantageous

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
straddle
aerate
polarize

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
extant
aesthete
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."