ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811953 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
salvage
sociability
belated
anthology

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
moderate
keen
mundane
indecorous

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
surly
mundane
advantageous

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
ramble
corrosive
disconcert
veneration

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
beneficial
ramble
augment

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."