ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713162 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
distortion
surplus
augment
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
derelict
iridescent
dreadful
scamper

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
pale
immoderate
genial
pretense

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
aesthete
trove
altruistic
elate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
heed
diffident
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."