ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 394482 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
pretentious
corrective
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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
elate
foil
aesthete

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
scapegoat
impenitent
mundane

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
parity
liability
commemorate
loyalty

Solution
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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
accentuate
turpitude
raspy
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."