ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 765631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
derelict
jocularity
stealth
eulogy

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
inviolable
pretentious
insolence

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
foil
belated
inappropriate
melodious

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
retroactive
anthology
cushion
liability

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
frugal
imply
flaw
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."