ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415944 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
ramble
demeanor
repentant
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
garish
nurture
derivative
timid

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
periodic
corrosive
beneficial
sociability

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
ploy
corroborate
abate
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
liability
brandish
entangle

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", 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."