ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981746 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
derelict
deferment
cushion
implausible

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benefactor
redouble
moderate
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
brandish
impartial
absolve

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
written
meticulous
onset
distortion

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stern
surplus
dreadful
insolence

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."