ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490007 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
stifle
regale
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
melodious
homage
futile
trove

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
pomp
igniting
demean
censure

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
trove
pageantry
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
augment
mandate
melodious
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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."