ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 745460 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appraise
colossal
opportune
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
melodious
scapegoat
gigantic
equitable

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
incongruous
awe
serenity

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
corrective
ecstatic
procrastinate
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
accentuate
authoritarian
cognition
drub

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."