ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862028 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
incidental
fraud
facade
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pallid
destitute
heinous
exception

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exalt
incisive
rowdy
methodical

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
elate
buffoonery
inappropriate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
stifle
mediate
foster
pomp

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."