ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 531976 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
commemorate
raucous
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
plaudits
demeanor
comparable

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
regurgitate
awe
appraise

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
promote
pantomime
counterclaim
serenity

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
derelict
surfeit
stifle
disdain

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."