ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766814 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
servile
elate
collection
moderate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
disconcert
comparable
liability
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
retroactive
proximity
articulate
censure

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
flagrant
rehash
salvage
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
negate
ethical
comprehensible
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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."