ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 694645 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
raucous
cushion
immoderate

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
lenient
melodious
epitaph

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
futile
implausible
deceit
flagrant

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
celebrated
catastrophic
buffer
chaos

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The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
mediate
stealth
methodical
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."