ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 96762

Questions 5
Words buffoonery, diffident, elate, flagrant, rancorous

Study Guide

buffoonery
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
diffident
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
elate
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
flagrant
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
rancorous
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.