ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 609879 Results

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
flagrant
unscrupulous
hopeless
equitable

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
accommodate
cushion
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
rehash
derelict
pallid

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elusive
prudent
impassive
exasperation

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
penurious
approachable
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."