ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 548724 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
medium
futile
heinous

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
mundane
indecorous
cushion
archetypal

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
turmoil
antidote
postponement
lenient

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
melee
roam
awe
moderate

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
incongruous
oblivious
raucous

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."