ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 611909 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
pretentious
jocularity
camaraderie
flourish

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
flagrant
conduit
unscrupulous
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
servile
overjoyed
accentuate
salvage

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
conduit
aerate
subside
stealth

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
diffident
rescue
rancorous
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."