ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 959010 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
supple
celebrated
postponement
salvage

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
extenuating
urge
moderate
equitable

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
duplicity
mediate
discern
divination

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
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equitable
placebo
irritation
embellish

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
exception
systematic
combustion
manifest

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."