ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
incumbent
anthology
archetypal

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
accentuate
refurbish
elate

Solution
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. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
trove
inauspicious
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
divide
advantageous
surplus

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
sociability
abate
intricate

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."