ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 955685 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
meticulous
jocularity
extenuating
heed

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
rancorous
onset
avian
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
genial
pantomime
keen
drub

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
demean
penurious
anthology

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
advantageous
defiant
pretense
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."