ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436367 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
jocularity
demean
benevolent

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
corrosive
retroactive
eulogy
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
appalling
glorify
refurbish
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
naive
archetypal
improbable
defiant

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
disdain
peace
placebo
deferment

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."