ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535247 Results

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
pallid
extenuating
frail
meticulous

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
revive
beneficial
stern
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
incisive
combative
deferment

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
extenuating
connoisseur
straddle
penurious

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
gruff
repel
appalling

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."