ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
salvage
cushion
brandish
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
archetypal
rehash
frugal

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
rancorous
gruff
turpitude

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
advance
polarize
benevolent
censure

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
extant
extol
dubious

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."