ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 979262 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
scamper
meticulous
censure
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
civility
composed
clairvoyance
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
evident
melodious
refurbish

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
polarize
belated
censure

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
lurid
cushion
gravity

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."