ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 329700 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
ecstatic
pathos
straddle

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
distortion
exasperation
onset

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
opportune
epitaph
caustic
servile

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
serenity
perception
excuse
distortion

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
serenity
appraise
ethical
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."