ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
archaic
jocularity
combative
negate

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
retroactive
pageantry
archaic
frugal

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
obnoxious
rancorous
periodic

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incongruous
sameness
corroborate
lurid

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
buffer
flaunt
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."