ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572144 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
rail
jocularity
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
equitable
cunning
lenient

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pallid
deceit
flaw
absolve

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
stern
polarize
melodious

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
aesthete
roam
composed
melodious

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."