ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 279888 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
aesthete
buffer
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
repel
drab
finite
mind

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
equitable
advantageous
pretentious
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
subside
flaunt
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
grandiose
implement
advantageous
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."