ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173266 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
corrective
cushion
salvage
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
exalt
divide
derelict
commemorate

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
euphoria
turmoil
equitable
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
incumbent
clairvoyance
prune

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
pallid
incidental
chaos
absolve

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."