ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860091 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
straddle
untenable
euphoria
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
sociable
aesthete
ceaseless

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The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
revive
sensualism
parity
promote

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
turmoil
caustic
flaunt

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
extant
extenuating
brandish
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."