ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.94
Score 0% 79%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
benevolent
incumbent
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
overjoyed
ethical
disconcert

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
mediate
manifest
pallid
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
liability
destitute
salvage
epistolary

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
stealth
rancorous
refurbish
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."