ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815157 Results

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
euphoria
flourish
camaraderie

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
comfort
euphoria
advantageous

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
extol
redouble
insinuate

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
civility
serenity
seriousness
pretense

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The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
pretentious
opportune
drub

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."