ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617254 Results

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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
buffoonery
incidental
procrastinate

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
drub
proximity
mind
frugal

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
conduit
turpitude
moderate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
sociable
flourish
arbitrate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
civility
postponement
euphoria
exalt

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."