ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 280442 Results

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
iridescent
indecorous
cushion
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
aesthete
odious
rehash
extol

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
revive
incite
regale
raspy

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
implement
plaudits
prudent
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
lurid
awe
naive

Solution
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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."