ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848405 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corroborate
comprehensible
cushion
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extenuating
solace
channel
polarize

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
accommodate
exception
incisive
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
deferment
exculpate
belated
drub

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
futile
induce
blame
diffident

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."