ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223251 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
beneficial
scapegoat
improbable
stealth

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
ethical
interminable
euphoria

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
sociable
placebo
preclude

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
apathetic
punctual
insinuate
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
pantomime
execute
celebrated
induce

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."