ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815842 Results

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1 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
buffoonery
insolence
civility

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
nurture
plaudits
beneficial

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
frugal
rhapsody
sociable
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
distortion
procrastinate
cure
adversary

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The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
fickle
equitable
complement
rancorous

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."