ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 747851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
incumbent
defect
promote
fickle

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
liability
accommodate
comfort

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
prominence
fragile
repentant
postponement

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
repentant
obnoxious
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
fraud
cunning
benevolent

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."