ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 477991 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
opportune
jocularity
placebo

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
suspect
diffident
revoke

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
refurbish
appalling
belated

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
corroborate
entangle
belated
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
indecorous
epistolary
moderate
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."