ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
incidental
corrosive
postponement
adversary

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
iridescent
equitable
antidote
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
dupe
abate
scamper

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
appraise
spew
epistolary
drub

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
revoke
commemorate
heed
slavish

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."