ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570406 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
rancorous
naive
postponement
lenient

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
duplicity
articulate
polarize

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
ethical
incisive
civility
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
naive
ploy
perception
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
methodical
unnerve
corroborate

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."