ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963617 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
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clarity
postponement
corroborate
intricate

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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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
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gruesome
rancorous
archaic
iridescent

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
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egotist
obnoxious
spew
archetypal

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The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:
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rhapsody
altruistic
servile
composed

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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 composed is "calm.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
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foil
awe
exasperation
arbitrate

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."