ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 913232 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
servile
postponement
accessible
adversary

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
nurture
benevolent
fidelity

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
combative
pompous
illuminate
distortion

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
foil
distortion
subside
disdain

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
promote
punctual
rancorous
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."