ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
drub
jocularity
benevolent
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
condone
glaring
proximity
beneficial

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
appraise
mundane
incumbent
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
archaic
eulogy
defect
beneficial

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
diffident
exalt
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."