ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 391454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
Score 0% 59%

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
exasperation
rail
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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
corrective
iridescent
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
fragile
inappropriate
eulogy

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
demeanor
supple
veneration
prudent

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
drab
elusive
raspy

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."