ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 792064 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
straddle
pallid
illuminate
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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prune
dubious
strategem
fraud

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
exception
camaraderie
brawl
rancorous

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
demean
retroactive
recrimination
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fidelity
rhapsody
objectionable
implement

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."