ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 628491 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
incisive
jocularity
regurgitate
inviolable

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
gravity
duplicity
illuminate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
servile
flourish
mundane

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pomp
pleasant
grandiose
corrective

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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
oblivious
flourish
exception
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."