ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919532 Results

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
genial
lurid
negate
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
intricate
corrosive
commonplace
unscrupulous

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
facade
jocularity
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
straddle
adversary
foil
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
colossal
melodious
advance

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."