ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612459 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
penurious
rail
postponement
apathetic

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
archetypal
redouble
meticulous
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
serenity
diffident
heed

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
interminable
adversary
stifle
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exception
deferment
pale
benefactor

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."