ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716180 Results

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1 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
genial
flaw
systematic
turpitude

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
recrimination
prune
pretentious
censure

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
polarize
demeanor
manifest

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
turpitude
repentant
perception

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
cushion
camaraderie
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."