ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919270 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
foil
turpitude
cushion
inviolable

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
colossal
inauspicious
strict
beneficial

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
embellish
implement
curtail
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
stealth
extenuating
onset

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
appraise
limited
buffer
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."