ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 118300 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
euphoria
cushion
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
combustion
lenient
scapegoat
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
flaw
gargantuan
merciful
futile

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
lurid
exalt
honorable
civility

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
exalt
inflammatory
limited
eulogy

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."