ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 204253 Results

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
jocularity
corrosive
hedonism

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
corroborate
epistolary
augment
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
insolence
complicated
incumbent
combative

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
derivative
adversary
glorify
fidelity

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
induce
sociable
disconcert
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."