ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 773326 Results

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
exalt
extant
euphoria
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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
ramble
drub
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
turmoil
finite
delight
comparable

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
polarize
revoke
pathos

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
refurbish
accommodate
frugal
immoderate

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."