ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 72128 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
accessible
cushion
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
raucous
highlight
servile
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pleasant
induce
melodious

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
anthology
corroborate
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
buffer
belated
pretentious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."