ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
heed
lenient
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
exalt
stifle
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extol
manifest
distortion
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
awe
augment
ethical
impudence

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
epitaph
accentuate
lenient

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."