ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rehash
gargantuan
embellish
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
augment
collection
colossal
servile

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
turpitude
scamper
antidote
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
71% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
revoke
augment
retroactive

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
stern
rehash
frugal
hedonism

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."