ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 893463 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
diffident
camaraderie
appalling
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
melee
garish
composed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
periodic
rail
gruesome
melee

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
drab
augment
naive
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
interminable
defect
advantageous
ethical

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."