ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881632 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
mundane
salvage
illuminate

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
naive
genial
negate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
flaunt
periodic
placebo

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
benevolent
lenient
antidote

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
flaunt
equitable
sameness
incisive

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."