ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 895306 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
benefactor
extenuating
turmoil
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
pantomime
condone
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
accentuate
combustion
stifle
inappropriate

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
distortion
accommodate
jocularity
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
surplus
complement
inflammatory
negate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."