ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 467257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
duplicity
bitter
buffoonery
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
archetypal
fragile
delay
equitable

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
benevolent
chaos
exception
placebo

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
demeanor
defect
frugal
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
heed
dubious
composed
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 composed is "calm.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."