ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 765595 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
methodical
comparable
jocularity
flagrant

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
demeanor
parity
aggressive
epistolary

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
aesthete
regale
anomaly
flaunt

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
onset
pantomime
aesthete

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
penurious
impenitent
urge
polarize

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."