ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711793 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
rehash
clarity
supple

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mediate
cushion
entangle
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
pallid
exalt
entangle
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
disdain
elusive
collection
discern

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
placebo
limited
pretense

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."