ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868231 Results

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1 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
archetypal
prune
humble

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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
garish
kudos
incongruous
prominence

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
redouble
manifest
extol

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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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
beneficial
entangle
pallid
evident

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The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
insolence
crafty
preclude

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."