ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 596752 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
cushion
commemorate
oblivious

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
deferment
immoderate
periodic
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
objectionable
refurbish
augment

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
pretentious
solace
repentant

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
straddle
impenitent
bitter
garish

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."