ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439878 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
moderate
cushion
impenitent
compulsion

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
stifle
inflammatory
flaw
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
brandish
awe
induce
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
hedonism
flaunt
dulcet
untenable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
meticulous
procrastinate
stifle

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."