ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810778 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
proximity
solace
jocularity
augment

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
absolve
remedial
futile
ethical

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The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
turpitude
inscription
insinuate
aerate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
buffer
courtesy
equitable
augment

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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
anthology
intelligle
civility
censure

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."