ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 999466 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
polarize
comprehensible
mandate

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
naive
comprehensible
opponent
grandiose

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
aerate
inflammatory
pliant
pathos

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
liability
derelict
elation
insolence

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flaunt
upbraid
derelict
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."