ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417455 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
revoke
rhapsody
banal
placebo

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
turmoil
raspy
inauspicious

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
retroactive
garish
ramble
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
grandiose
patron
euphoria
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
drab
repentant
brandish
meticulous

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."