ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 487279 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
deferment
jocularity
unscrupulous
manifest

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
meticulous
censure
incidental
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
eloquent
stern
combustion
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
civility
dulcet
pallid
naive

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
augment
nearness
conduit
insinuate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."