ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 355317 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
refurbish
harsh
aerate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
gravity
subside
illuminate
brandish

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
benefactor
negate
prune

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
implausible
imply
fidelity
egotist

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
fidelity
moderate
augment

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."