ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380908 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
incidental
cushion
finite
aesthete

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
conduit
discern
glorify
deferment

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
servile
disdain
serenity
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
penurious
authoritarian
dubious

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flagrant
reanimate
archaic

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."