ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 375355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
dubious
negate
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
immoderate
cushion
turmoil

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
incidental
caustic
corroborate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incisive
disconcert
apathetic
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
colossal
comparable
pallid
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."