ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268710 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
fidelity
rancorous
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
celebrated
scapegoat
surfeit

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
preclude
jocularity
distortion
comparable

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
clarity
derivative
observe
serenity

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
accentuate
lenient
detect
mundane

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."