ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
heinous
benevolent
cushion
embellish

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
advantageous
gruff
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
patron
comparable
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
turpitude
fraud
shimmering
garish

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
incisive
ploy
incumbent
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."