ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953479 Results

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Correct 0 3.54
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1 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
augment
oblivious
brandish

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
inviolable
prevent
pathos
implement

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
appraise
liability
extant
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
disdain
untenable
egotist
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
subside
parity
advantageous

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."