ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272148 Results

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
cushion
beneficial
extol

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
surplus
revoke
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
redouble
kudos
immoderate
solace

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
rehash
inscription
moderate
illuminate

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
prune
blowhard
salvage
ethical

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."