ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953362 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
inviolable
onset
drab
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
authoritarian
buffer
archetypal

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
accommodate
refurbish
flaw
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
stern
buffoonery
proximity

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
diffident
clairvoyance
composed

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."