ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417757 Results

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
repel
jocularity
polarize

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
heinous
obnoxious
exalt

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
brandish
turmoil
salvage

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
awe
exception
appalling
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rescue
apathetic
regale

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."