ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 442345 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
cunning
improbable
absolve
buffer

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
extenuating
brandish
disdain
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
combative
insinuate
colossal
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
facade
incongruous
corrosive

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
proximity
repentant
sociability
negate

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."