ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
negate
disdain
prune
jocularity

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
entangle
censure
roam
lenient

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
censure
fidelity
surplus

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
turmoil
strict
diffident
periodic

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
preclude
insolence
defect
surplus

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."