ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816055 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
epistolary
benefactor
incumbent

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
ramble
recrimination
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
refurbish
procrastinate
plaudits

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
distortion
mediate
rehash

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
opportune
garish
clarity
complement

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."