ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 745444 Results

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
clairvoyance
advantageous
opportune

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
postponement
interminable
incongruous

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
aerate
glorify
curtail
serenity

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
manifest
intelligle
preclude
foil

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
belated
unscrupulous
repel

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."