ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367289 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
fidelity
eulogy
manifest

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
proximity
inviolable
aerate
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
supple
immoderate
insolence
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
parity
inviolable
cunning
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
turpitude
cushion
unscrupulous
manifest

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."