ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 406424 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
periodic
waffle
implement
disconcert

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
83% Answer Correctly
comparable
untouchable
embellish
melee

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
flagrant
fraud
living
refurbish

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
ecstatic
compulsion
stifle

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
accommodate
apathetic
incumbent

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."