ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 340070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
induce
anthology
catastrophic
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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
scamper
accentuate
disdain

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
demean
defect
supple
buffer

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
colossal
belated
insinuate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
regale
careless
illuminate
extol

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."