ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 722837 Results

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
deferment
mediate
unnerve
corrective

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
abate
implausible
opponent
regale

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
implausible
corrupt
lurid
repentant

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
apathetic
systematic
pathos
ramble

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
aerate
supple
kudos
fragile

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."