ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 884856 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
insolence
melee
cushion
drub

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
serenity
servile
elusive

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
adversary
repeated
civility
composed

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
flourish
accessible
equitable

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
deferment
clairvoyance
impassive
turpitude

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."