ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585574 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
advantageous
scapegoat
pretentious

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benefactor
dubious
egotist
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
embellish
roam
onset
extenuating

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
extenuating
epistolary
pomp

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
fragile
derelict
renovate
abate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."