ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 896792 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
condone
pretentious
polarize
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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
duplicity
procrastinate
defect
entangle

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
interminable
negate
prudent
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
pretense
dulcet
implausible
anthology

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
salvage
advance
defiant
fraud

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."