ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428311 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
advantageous
surplus
implausible
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
diffident
procrastinate
inflammatory
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
retroactive
medium
equitable

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
entangle
naive
demeanor

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
distortion
charade
procrastinate
eloquent

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."