ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663937 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
mandate
repentant
benevolent

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
facade
turmoil
extenuating
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
raucous
demean
celebrated

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
flaunt
akin
polarize

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
corrective
turpitude
redouble
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."