ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
beneficial
jocularity
implement
pallid

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
defiant
comparable
garish
honorable

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
demean
promote
favorable
insinuate

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
rancorous
pretentious
untenable
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
indecorous
elate
ceaseless
pantomime

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."