ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323849 Results

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extenuating
demean
jocularity
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
epistolary
classic
prune
antidote

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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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
avian
retroactive
accentuate
command

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
absolve
methodical
sensualism
comparable

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
stealth
redouble
lucidity
garish

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."