ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 752731 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
regurgitate
inflammatory
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
negate
cushion
rehash
buffoonery

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
censure
parity
stern

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
retroactive
grandiose
devastating
aesthete

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
rehash
demeanor
fidelity

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."