ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 306916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
scamper
augment
jocularity
manifest

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
implausible
solace
strategem
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
hopeless
hedonism
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
pantomime
untouchable
oblivious
induce

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
scamper
elate
extant

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."