ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136285 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
indecorous
obnoxious
periodic
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
promote
jocularity
perception
entangle

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
onset
incumbent
foil

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
preclude
supple
curtail
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
implausible
careless
parity
aesthete

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."