ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
antidote
unnerve
trove

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
opportune
cushion
turmoil
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
accessible
commemorate
intricate
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
deferment
inauspicious
naive

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
stifle
brandish
pomp

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."