ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917074 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
illuminate
absolve
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
scamper
iridescent
homage
surplus

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
solace
elusive
nearness
insolence

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
hedonism
pallid
imply
gravity

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flagrant
equitable
lenient
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."