ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409692 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
interminable
illuminate
buffer

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
ploy
eulogy
adversary
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
prune
sociability
compulsion
stealth

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
implausible
lenient
rehash
foster

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
archetypal
benefactor
dupe
frugal

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."