ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 210023 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
placebo
jocularity
extol

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 placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
iridescent
oblige
pomp

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
opportune
garish
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
supple
precept
pretentious
melee

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
prudent
augment
gigantic
penurious

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."