ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 293813 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
punctual
ethical
melee
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
nurture
facade
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
insinuate
prevent
naive
epitaph

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
mundane
appraise
recrimination
cushion

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
incumbent
scamper
rail
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."