ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 873598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
entangle
nurture
accommodate

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
comparable
buffoonery
beneficial

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pomp
entangle
inflammatory
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fragile
counterclaim
corrective
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
extant
waffle
rhapsody
censure

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."