ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121118 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
repel
incisive
inscription
surplus

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
civility
pretense
turpitude
cushion

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
extant
opportune
epitaph
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
foil
archetypal
serenity
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
eloquent
archaic
genial
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."