ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
foil
postponement
absolve
nurture

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
proximity
elation
prudent

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
duplicity
iridescent
combative

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
promote
articulate
insolence
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
accommodate
equitable
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."