ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605754 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
exasperation
cunning
censure
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
rehash
repel
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
incongruous
aesthete
entertain
adversary

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
absolve
opportune
akin
retroactive

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
untenable
flaw
ramble

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."