ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705054 Results

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1 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
fraud
solace
extant

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
fidelity
jocularity
corrosive
benefactor

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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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
authoritarian
opportune
periodic

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
pretentious
catastrophic
incongruous

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
meticulous
deferment
bird–like
ramble

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."