ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 284771 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incisive
cushion
derivative
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
extol
composed
fragile

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
futile
antidote
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
raucous
exalt
keen
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
elucidate
inauspicious
plaudits

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."