ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 978376 Results

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
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punctual
elate
demean
collection

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
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embroil
nurture
gargantuan
extol

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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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start
grandiose
fidelity
gargantuan

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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
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postponement
procrastinate
repentant
foil

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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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
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detect
rhapsody
insolence
advantageous

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."