ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512082 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
naive
solace
jocularity
augment

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
opportune
proximity
celebrated

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
facade
strict
flagrant
curtail

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
colossal
punctual
stifle

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
epitaph
ploy
retroactive

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."