ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 270301 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
conduit
placebo
cushion
illuminate

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
insolence
prune
sociability
raucous

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
derivative
eulogy
parity

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
stealth
equitable
divide
frugal

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
elusive
slavish
parity
duplicity

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."