ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prune
buffer
augment
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
apathetic
incite
dubious
colossal

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
colossal
meticulous
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
advantageous
highlight
cunning

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
prudent
sparing
corrective
manifest

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."