ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390665 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
raspy
jocularity
demeanor
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
manifest
commemorate
corruption
repel

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
inappropriate
belated
embellish

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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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
abate
grandiose
diffident
gruesome

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
suspect
clarity
immoderate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."