ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 126185 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
foil
insolence
approachable
censure

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

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

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
exception
salvage
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
accentuate
clairvoyance
epitaph
limited

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
flourish
eulogy
frugal

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."