ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905555 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
defiant
jocularity
inauspicious
iridescent

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
turpitude
pathos
melodious
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
immoderate
patron
disconcert
meticulous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
pathos
detect
appraise
insolence

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
belated
salvage
evident
comparable

Solution
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."