ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290896 Results

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
surplus
methodical
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pathos
anomaly
pallid
pretentious

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
composed
pliant
turpitude
manifest

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extol
apathetic
insolence
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
compulsion
punctual
penurious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."