ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 138718 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
combustion
implement
interminable
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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
precept
equitable
mandate
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
condone
euphoria
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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
heinous
frugal
duplicity

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
promote
aerate
awe
courtesy

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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."