ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
disconcert
gravity
indecorous

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
garish
promote
gargantuan
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
stealth
upbraid
melodious
lenient

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
blowhard
untenable
opportune

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fraud
commemorate
punctual
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."