ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760493 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
drub
absolve
diffident

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
buffer
entangle
implement

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
meticulous
baseless
cunning
oblivious

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
appalling
renovate
servile
scamper

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
inauspicious
impenitent
fragile

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."