ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19732 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
clarity
lenient
liability

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 clarity is "clearness.", 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 lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
buffer
adversary
neutralize
fidelity

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
revoke
shimmering
combative
iridescent

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
perception
dubious
flagrant

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
disdain
liability
nurture

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", 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."