ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127247 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
exalt
moderate
melee
jocularity

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
pompous
inviolable
eloquent

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
periodic
belated
evasive
gruff

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
polarize
impassive
augment

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
implement
nurture
euphoria
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."