ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919549 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pantomime
retrograde
solace

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
facade
dubious
demeanor

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
recrimination
incisive
heinous

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
interminable
start
turmoil
disdain

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
archetypal
sociability
stealth
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."