ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 648753 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
antidote
regale
catastrophic
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
archaic
evasive
moderate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
intricate
exalt
censure

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
pantomime
condone
gaudy
ramble

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
foil
beneficial
ploy

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."