ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 948597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
rancorous
brandish
regale
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
redouble
archaic
demeanor

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
civility
pretentious
epitaph

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
avian
elusive
sociability
accessible

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insolence
untenable
impudence
melodious

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."