ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839655 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
foil
prudent
supple
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
elusive
belated
retroactive
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
fastidious
demeanor
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
iridescent
extant
corrosive

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
stern
complicated
buffer
pretense

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."