ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 152000 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
supple
drub
censure
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
onset
demeanor
archaic

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
evasive
flaunt
derelict

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
stern
urge
disdain
plaudits

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
embellish
belated
verify
brandish

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."