ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 461036 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
distortion
exasperation
turmoil
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
corroborate
cognition
disdain
mandate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
punctual
bird–like
rhapsody
brandish

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
incidental
indecorous
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
liability
command
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."