ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 650649 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
rehash
cushion
exception

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
pathos
intricate
improbable
corrective

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
absolve
colossal
odious
implausible

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
incumbent
mundane
extant

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
grandiose
start
penurious
condone

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."