ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 114749 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
incisive
exalt
jocularity
frugal

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
eloquent
reanimate
advantageous
incongruous

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
appraise
catastrophic
authoritarian
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
ramble
punctual
rhapsody

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The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
buffer
archetypal
methodical

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."