ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133203 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
salvage
seriousness
mundane
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
avian
distortion
assess
pallid

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
accentuate
augment
jocularity
regurgitate

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
benefactor
conduit
anthology
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
blowhard
exalt
catastrophic
pretense

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."