ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 832710 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
incongruous
jocularity
archetypal

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
melee
abate
hopeless
rehash

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inviolable
gargantuan
awe
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
flaunt
appalling
scorn
benefactor

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
servile
ramble
serenity

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."