ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 702936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
polarize
foil
awe

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
epitaph
contrite
aerate
ramble

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
pretentious
plaudits
penurious

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
prominence
serenity
stifle

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
adversary
impassive
rhapsody
flaw

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."