ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906982 Results

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
insolence
genial
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
heed
apathetic
gruff
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
surplus
charade
deferment
condone

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
awe
commemorate
elusive
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
aerate
buffoonery
abate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."