ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145469 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffer
cushion
methodical
garish

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
illuminate
elate
sociable

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
comprehensible
raucous
ploy

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
embellish
prune
pleasant
regale

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
stern
camaraderie
furtiveness
prominence

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."