ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30956 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
punctual
meticulous
methodical

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
apathetic
curtail
cushion
parity

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
placebo
foil
manifest

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
mandate
cover
supple
repentant

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
raspy
unscrupulous
methodical
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."