ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799039 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
avian
impenitent
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
insolence
stifle
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
ramble
vulgar
indecorous
liability

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
corroborate
advantageous
duplicity

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
curtail
iridescent
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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."