ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724579 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
comparable
raspy
postponement
induce

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
combustion
homage
antidote
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
absolve
antidote
start
cunning

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
clarity
gravity
surly

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
combative
corrective
revive

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The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."