ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716679 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
lurid
revive
sociability
composed

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
appalling
impenitent
disposition
diffident

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
mediate
salvage
highlight
combative

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ploy
comprehensible
contortion
regurgitate

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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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
accessible
systematic
corrective
preclude

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."