ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 866492 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

Review

1 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
deferment
entangle
banal
regale

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
avian
retroactive
sociability
elate

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
censure
defiant
insinuate

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
deferment
dreary
stern
recrimination

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mandate
mitigating
flourish
flaunt

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."