ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 515342 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
regurgitate
absolve
intricate

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
sociable
equitable
grandiose
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
unscrupulous
immoderate
stern

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
extant
advantageous
obdurate
melee

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
drab
perception
furtiveness
genial

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."