ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912524 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
duplicity
incumbent
clairvoyance

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
eloquent
accessible
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
demean
counterclaim
civility
demeanor

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
hedonism
dubious
igniting
prune

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
clairvoyance
belated
ramble

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."