ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
exasperation
conduit
naive
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
67% Answer Correctly
anthology
pallid
impassive
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
extant
lucidity
pretentious
refurbish

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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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
genial
beneficial
diffident
seriousness

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The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
avian
beat
authoritarian
awe

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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."