ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
deferment
cushion
perception

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
incumbent
buffoonery
mitigating
nurture

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
epitaph
comprehensible
celebrated

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
intricate
accommodate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
liability
buffer
combative

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."