ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 108846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
authoritarian
cushion
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
composed
euphoria
turmoil
altruistic

Solution
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
duplicity
illuminate
rhapsody
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
incumbent
implement
fraud

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
comparable
pretense
evasive
hedonism

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."