ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 80081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
revive
appalling
retroactive
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
insinuate
discern
epistolary

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
retroactive
dulcet
antidote
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
plaudits
scapegoat
inappropriate
colossal

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
raspy
charade
mandate
adversary

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."