ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 652331 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
futile
flaunt
postponement
benefactor

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
prudent
insinuate
obnoxious
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
cunning
intricate
lenient

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
fragile
incidental
servile

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
buffoonery
interminable
inviolable

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."