ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
compulsion
entangle
incumbent
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
absolve
grandiose
flourish
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
euphoria
jocularity
catastrophic

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
exception
stealth
excuse
placebo

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
manifest
renown
exalt
indecorous

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."