ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 144230 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

Review

1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pomp
eloquent
jocularity
pathos

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
insolence
foil
archetypal

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
scorn
comprehensible
flagrant

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
rail
observe
extant

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
extant
seriousness
censure
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."