ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
regurgitate
distortion
negate

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
awe
solace
onset
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
stifle
ecstasy
anthology
moderate

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
fraud
dreadful
fragile
repel

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
archaic
reanimate
gargantuan
incidental

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."