ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272597 Results

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1 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
raspy
epistolary
systematic
combustion

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
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incongruous
suppress
inviolable
methodical

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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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
catastrophic
ethical
mediate

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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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
drub
insinuate
serenity

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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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
fraud
drub
buffoonery
inscription

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."