ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689512 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
pallid
authoritarian
jocularity
equitable

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
prune
revoke
benevolent

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
sensualism
preclude
combative

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
aerate
obnoxious
hopeless

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
belated
inflammatory
untouchable
rail

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."