ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946376 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
comparable
clarity
authoritarian

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
mediate
improbable
opportune
flourish

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
revive
foil
akin
penurious

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
obnoxious
gargantuan
insolence

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
eulogy
retroactive
composed
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."