ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 446523 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
untenable
illuminate
altruistic
recrimination

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
combative
eloquent
genial
retroactive

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
drab
dupe
egotist
nurture

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
servile
straddle
polarize

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
civility
sociability
revoke
celebrated

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."