ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393687 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
defiant
pretense
baseless
pantomime

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
exalt
naive
duplicity

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
derivative
methodical
embellish
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
seriousness
penurious
promote
meticulous

Solution
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
pallid
caustic
liability
prudent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."