ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
repel
cushion
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
accentuate
clairvoyance
complement
diffident

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
revive
methodical
implement
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
prudent
fraud
flaunt

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
drub
ceaseless
exasperation
avian

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."