ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700902 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
incisive
grandiose
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
nurture
implement
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
untenable
medium
plaudits
censure

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
equitable
rehash
glaring
corroborate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
negate
dreadful
drab
flaunt

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."