ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 952271 Results

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Correct 0 2.94
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
ramble
lenient
dubious

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
censure
pretense
postponement
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
repentant
clairvoyance
polarize

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
mandate
redouble
cunning
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
repentant
incongruous
discern

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."