ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 615754 Results

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1 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
straddle
accommodate
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
grandiose
aerate
comfort
archetypal

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
parity
rescind
servile
repentant

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
buffer
pantomime
postponement
immoderate

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
augment
turpitude
retrograde
combative

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."