ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939527 Results

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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
incisive
appalling
discern

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
mediate
entertain
clairvoyance
implement

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
penurious
cognition
onset
flagrant

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
punctual
living
clarity

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
civility
inauspicious
facade
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."