ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958674 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
periodic
cushion
inauspicious

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
genial
epistolary
irritation
drub

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ramble
judicious
incongruous
prominence

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
intricate
brandish
interminable

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
naive
augment
fidelity

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."