ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 114781 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
condone
jocularity
straddle
immoderate

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
mediate
impenitent
extol

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
advantageous
plaudits
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
derelict
ramble
avian

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
corroborate
nurture
demeanor

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."