ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 522584 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
adversary
epitaph
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
facade
ecstasy
mandate
drab

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
immoderate
elucidate
foil
combustion

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
moderate
medium
equitable
immoderate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
articulate
procrastinate
serenity

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."