ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 374511 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
conduit
incidental
flourish

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
extol
dubious
diffident
cushion

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
aerate
solace
rhapsody
loyalty

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The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
archaic
compulsion
ceaseless

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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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
eloquent
gravity
periodic

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."