ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 914133 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
recrimination
heed
preclude

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
gruff
sociability
demeanor
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
epitaph
pretentious
iridescent
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
aesthete
anthology
limited
awe

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
adversary
ecstasy
fraud

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."