ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 592387 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
exception
plaudits
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
awe
pretense
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
stifle
benevolent
slavish
garish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
corrosive
belated
immoderate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
incidental
accentuate
avian
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."