ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639780 Results

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
cushion
procrastinate
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
equitable
sociable
implausible
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
incite
clarity
mediate

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ramble
onset
rescind
foil

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
ploy
deferment
distortion

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."