ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 886623 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
impenitent
polarize
unscrupulous

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ploy
corrosive
shimmering
raucous

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
revoke
inviolable
fraud
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
composed
antiquated
avian
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
civility
stifle
facade

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."