ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969420 Results

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Correct 0 3.17
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1 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
epistolary
hedonism
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
augment
fastidious
proximity
disconcert

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
comparable
jocularity
derelict
surplus

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 derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
mandate
obnoxious
gaudy
meticulous

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
defiant
accentuate
cushion
straddle

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."