ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 784479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
pallid
ethical
onset
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
procrastinate
buffoonery
prune

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
impenitent
brandish
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
flourish
igniting
iridescent
diffident

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
beneficial
scapegoat
finite

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."