ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 456514 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
interminable
stern
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
promote
subside
gruff
exasperation

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
salvage
divination
illuminate
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
stifle
incumbent
impudence
polarize

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
prudent
approachable
buffer
regale

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."