ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133670 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
raspy
drub
cushion
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
preclude
jocularity
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
facade
turmoil
anthology
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
archaic
unscrupulous
promote

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
ploy
grandiose
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."