ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 599315 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.79
Score 0% 56%

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
camaraderie
accommodate
benefactor

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
pretense
lurid
awe

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
punctual
contortion
diffident
solace

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
prune
accentuate
solace
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
inviolable
divide
supple
drab

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."