ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406395 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extant
inviolable
cushion
straddle

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
disdain
raucous
perception

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
pathos
commemorate
genial
fragile

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
untenable
pallid
placebo

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
dubious
raucous
rhapsody
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."