ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 99408 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
clairvoyance
onset
hedonism

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
evident
insolence
pallid

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The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
untouchable
adversary
straddle

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The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
cushion
stern
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
salvage
benefactor
buffer

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."