ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836520 Results

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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
postponement
drub
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
insolence
mitigating
interminable
incumbent

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
exception
buffoonery
precept

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The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
liability
trove
sensualism
fraud

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
elusive
bitter
accentuate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."