ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 322770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
solace
corroborate
jocularity

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
serenity
embellish
plaudits

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
stern
accessible
inflammatory

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
implausible
polarize
elucidate
refurbish

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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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
parity
anomaly
pallid
fidelity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."