ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 87605 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
duplicity
disconcert
jocularity
straddle

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
eloquent
clairvoyance
gaudy
clarity

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
incongruous
authoritarian
penurious

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
polarize
inauspicious
diffident

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
stifle
approachable
incongruous
aesthete

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."