ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661376 Results

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1 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
facade
duplicity
impudence
hedonism

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
intricate
buffer
divination
oblivious

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
mandate
facade
extenuating
jocularity

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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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
serene
pathos
equitable

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
incongruous
equitable
recrimination

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."