ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
refurbish
derelict
prevent
ramble

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
recrimination
pathos
pleasant
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
parity
jocularity
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
garish
clarity
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
manifest
deferment
archetypal

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."