ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509843 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
immoderate
renovate
corroborate
periodic

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
clarity
censure
humble
onset

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
inflammatory
impudence
interminable

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
derivative
abate
accentuate
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
heinous
fraud
diffident
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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."