ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 456479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
discern
parity
periodic

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
extant
pompous
augment
methodical

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
negate
flaw
regurgitate
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
incisive
procrastinate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
unscrupulous
proximity
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."