ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92480 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
adversary
intricate
inauspicious
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
retroactive
avian
regale
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
incumbent
inviolable
moderate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
avian
embellish
servile
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
archetypal
clarity
defiant
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."