ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 620228 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flaunt
compulsion
obnoxious
jocularity

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
repel
sameness
sociable
accentuate

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
inviolable
incite
benefactor

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
iridescent
dulcet
distortion
foil

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mandate
hopeless
prudent
deferment

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."