ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 201459 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
facade
embellish
oblivious
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
eloquent
benefactor
postponement
proximity

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
preclude
accessible
cunning
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
drub
blame
adversary
disdain

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fidelity
cushion
brandish
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."