ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 609081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
combative
salvage
accessible
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
eulogy
rancorous
periodic

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
baseless
parity
regale

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
gruff
bird–like
plaudits
insinuate

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
salvage
impartial
facade
defiant

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."