ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 545036 Results

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
composed
seriousness
parity
foil

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
accommodate
collection
awe
straddle

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
intricate
jocularity
drub
abate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
distortion
fragile
accentuate

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
condone
raucous
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."