ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 772322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
heinous
cushion
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
entangle
refurbish
insolence
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
equitable
penurious
extant
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
lenient
obnoxious
pliant
surplus

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
interminable
cunning
patron
celebrated

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."