ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 885490 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
demean
prudent
augment
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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
rehash
solace
pretentious
suspect

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The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
insinuate
elate
careless
benefactor

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
interminable
accessible
censure

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
bitter
oblivious
celebrated

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."