ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160314 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
fickle
homage
retroactive
combative

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
salvage
exception
renovate
opportune

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
equitable
deferment
stern

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
lenient
oblivious
accessible
courtesy

Solution
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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
duplicity
demeanor
cushion
flaunt

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."