ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 208147 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
egotist
unnerve
corrosive
anthology

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
straddle
jocularity
interminable
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
preclude
arbitrate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
insolence
accommodate
demeanor
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
negate
scapegoat
devastating
ramble

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."