ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 433019 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
hedonism
censure
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
foil
composed
extant
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
straddle
evasive
defiant
authoritarian

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The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
epitaph
benevolent
cunning

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
stealth
extenuating
advantageous

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."