ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 945476 Results

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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
awe
flaunt
altruistic
trove

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
exception
keen
benevolent

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
cushion
archaic
buffer

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
sociable
defiant
diffident

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
interminable
strict
clairvoyance
demeanor

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."