ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 53487 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
aesthete
comprehensible
postponement
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
corrosive
beneficial
absolve
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
promote
opportune
curtail
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
turpitude
subside
entangle
heed

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
polarize
surplus
accommodate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."