ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 997667 Results

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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
nurture
refurbish
liability
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
accentuate
compulsion
nurture
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
finite
blowhard
heinous
surplus

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
aerate
mandate
heed
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
composed
gruesome
interminable
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."