ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 587227 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.08
Score 0% 82%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
perception
flaw
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
perception
camaraderie
refurbish
rescue

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
precept
glorify
augment

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
aesthete
incumbent
implement

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
eloquent
turmoil
ploy

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."