ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699703 Results

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
brandish
duplicity
postponement
rail

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
buffer
clairvoyance
euphoria

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
proximity
akin
repentant
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
distortion
prune
euphoria

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
punctual
deferment
pomp

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."