ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 339130 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
combative
anomaly
scamper
exception

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
flaunt
postponement
placebo

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
adversary
absolve
inappropriate
comparable

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
perception
insolence
awe
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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
parity
intricate
awe

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."