ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 688084 Results

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
aerate
extenuating
perception

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
mediate
benefactor
fragile

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
demean
heed
postponement
euphoria

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
surplus
redouble
cushion

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
dubious
eulogy
discern
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."