ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708890 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
redouble
fraud
sociable
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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
awe
diffident
commonplace
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
implausible
ecstatic
renovate
adversary

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The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
archetypal
objectionable
euphoria
drab

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
salvage
demean
entangle

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."