ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235345 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
heed
renown
derivative

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
interminable
banal
methodical
abate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
drub
pomp
impudence
placebo

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
genial
prune
surfeit
heed

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
camaraderie
stern
implement

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."