ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 303564 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
aerate
advantageous
composed
fidelity

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
accessible
untenable
promote

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
lurid
avian
rail

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
liability
dreadful
censure
incisive

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
flaw
illuminate
corroborate
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."