ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 657345 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
archetypal
cushion
manifest
pretense

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
corroborate
improbable
extant
interminable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
repentant
devastating
retroactive
hedonism

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
absolve
artless
prominence
stern

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
colossal
pretentious
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."