ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 377378 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
melee
brandish
cushion
pallid

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
trove
nearness
inauspicious
oblivious

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
insinuate
erratic
curtail
stern

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
lenient
demeanor
flourish

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
belated
incisive
regale
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."