ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 384472 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
illuminate
pallid
punctual

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
commemorate
fraud
seditious
colossal

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
iridescent
genial
pathos
flagrant

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
negate
periodic
straddle

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
methodical
anthology
salvage
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."