ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 908922 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
refurbish
inflammatory
distortion

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
fragile
imply
polarize
liability

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
prune
drab
fraud
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
indecorous
punctual
unscrupulous

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
rail
composed
prevent
drab

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."