ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
epistolary
entangle
cushion
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
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pantomime
counterclaim
refurbish
comprehensible

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
demeanor
colossal
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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absolve
promote
impudence
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
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rail
sugar pill
procrastinate
elate

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."