ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 286581 Results

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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
conduit
untenable
exception

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
adversary
pathos
dubious

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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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
commemorate
strict
onset
precept

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
genial
glorify
commemorate
ploy

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
placebo
incumbent
curtail
flourish

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The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."