ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
opportune
cushion
pretentious

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
combative
corruption
corrective
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
redouble
incidental
procrastinate
gruesome

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
advantageous
meticulous
accentuate
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
pallid
opportune
implausible

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."