ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Beneficial most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
sociable
buffer
advantageous
eloquent

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
pallid
buffer
glaring
sociable

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
impenitent
appalling
supple

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
fraud
grandiose
aesthete

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
regurgitate
avian
compulsion

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."