ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 927663 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
impudent
garish
egotist

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rail
regale
extol
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
eulogy
fragile
sociable

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
periodic
sociability
conduit

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
exception
implement
grandiose

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."