ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 703689 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
impenitent
repel
patron
retroactive

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
exalt
anthology
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
pretentious
procrastinate
elate

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
grandiose
extenuating
rule
demeanor

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
abate
censure
immoderate
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."