ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593614 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
flaw
turpitude
rancorous

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
corrosive
clarity
scamper

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
comparable
extenuating
glorify
deferment

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
trim
incisive
abate
penurious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
adversary
rowdy
stern
demeanor

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."