ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752556 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
diffident
belated
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
induce
spew
implement
refurbish

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
oblivious
compassion
extant
indecorous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
derelict
absolve
negate

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
flagrant
buffer
commonplace

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."