ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 181518 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
placebo
grandiose
egotist
bitter

Solution
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. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
condone
appalling
sociability
corroborate

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
promote
demean
plaudits

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
drub
inscription
heinous
disconcert

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
frugal
loyalty
flagrant
turmoil

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."