ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981965 Results

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1 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
recrimination
cushion
repel
archetypal

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
comparable
interminable
mundane

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
mediate
accentuate
nearness
procrastinate

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
mundane
stealth
camaraderie
vulgar

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The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
heinous
crafty
inflammatory
censure

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."