ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796139 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
ramble
flaunt
prevent
buffer

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
rescind
scamper
pretense

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
implement
egotist
buffoonery
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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
fickle
frugal
equitable

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
composed
ramble
catastrophic
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."