ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 621027 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
scamper
compulsion
cushion
inauspicious

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
exasperation
heed
naive

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
clairvoyance
commemorate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
demeanor
kudos
hedonism
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
accommodate
arbitrate
commemorate
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."