ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992668 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
lenient
derelict
jocularity

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
cunning
salvage
incisive
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
enhance
abate
heed

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
diffident
commonplace
oblivious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
comparable
deferment
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."