ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 751547 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
ethical
derelict
cushion
grandiose

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rail
comfort
fidelity
accentuate

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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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
abate
retrograde
revive
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
anthology
revive
penurious

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
celebrated
perception
delay
stern

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."