ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691946 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
elate
pretense
illuminate
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
extenuating
peace
accentuate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
rail
antiquated
duplicity
censure

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
epitaph
incumbent
urge
corrosive

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
interminable
demeanor
dubious

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."