ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406762 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
preclude
straddle
oblige
disdain

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
buffer
evasive
promote
corrosive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
aerate
embellish
derelict
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
turmoil
anomaly
awe

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
untenable
propitious
interminable
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."