ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942064 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
apathetic
jocularity
benevolent
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
repentant
belated
serene
oblivious

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
buffer
combustion
composed
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
oblivious
untenable
deferment
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flagrant
divide
insolence
repentant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."