ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 432663 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
raspy
beneficial
oblivious

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
demean
ecstatic
counterclaim
implement

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
combustion
rail
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
eulogy
genial
sensualism

Solution
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
parity
promote
avian
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 parity is "equality.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."