ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
extant
salvage
parity

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
salvage
finite
melee

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
intricate
raspy
mind
diffident

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
lenient
oblivious
corrosive
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
ploy
accommodate
excessive
avian

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."