ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248213 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
disdain
jocularity
revoke

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
disdain
distortion
awe

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turmoil
adversary
exalt
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
liability
repentant
mandate
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
defiant
liability
revoke

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."