ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 652135 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
curtail
cushion
retroactive
naive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
camaraderie
retroactive
recrimination

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
scapegoat
buffoonery
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
gaudy
euphoria
duplicity

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
regale
ecstatic
review
embellish

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."