ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200294 Results

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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
preclude
prevent
finite
conduit

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
cushion
frugal
entangle

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
combative
exalt
abate
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
dubious
revoke
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
awe
straddle
spew
stealth

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."