ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 73393 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gruff
strict
procrastinate
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
servile
augment
jocularity
straddle

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
commemorate
epistolary
genial
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
beneficial
pompous
facade
demean

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rehash
prune
embellish
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."