ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 230 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
discern
untenable
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
periodic
composed
perception
cushion

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
implement
ploy
fastidious
exception

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
commemorate
rhapsody
grandiose
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pathos
solace
retrograde
meticulous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."