ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 241346 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
absolve
condone
pomp

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
genial
implausible
insinuate
jocularity

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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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
incumbent
strict
colossal

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The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
supple
destitute
nurture
mandate

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
extol
benefactor
authoritarian

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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."