ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 289038 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.00
Score 0% 80%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
repel
courtesy
commemorate
insolence

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
raspy
foster
stern
exception

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flaunt
comprehensible
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
liability
sociability
drub
celebrated

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
demean
appraise
straddle
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."