ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139169 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
repentant
belated
naive
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
insinuate
avian
suppress
onset

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
stealth
objectionable
combative
flagrant

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
corrosive
rancorous
flourish

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
ploy
commemorate
precept
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."