ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 638313 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
dubious
finite
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
turmoil
strategem
incongruous

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
augment
adversary
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
demeanor
composed
serene
revoke

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
commemorate
melee
dubious
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."