ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428930 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
futile
cushion
ecstatic
combustion

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
appalling
sparing
distortion

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
demeanor
connoisseur
camaraderie
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
cunning
iridescent
negate

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
exception
sensualism
incumbent

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."