ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223721 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
supple
cushion
raspy
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
camaraderie
celebrated
euphoria

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
impenitent
elusive
suppress
lurid

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
manifest
interminable
dubious

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
aerate
celebrated
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."