ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 629075 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
antidote
revoke
cunning
cushion

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
repel
pantomime
artless
flaunt

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
abate
archaic
handicap
belated

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
elate
inappropriate
egotist

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
apathetic
insinuate
courtesy
entangle

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."