ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 706688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.02
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
aerate
clairvoyance
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
futile
placebo
plaudits
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
manifest
cunning
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
igniting
supple
nurture

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
heinous
pantomime
censure
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."