ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846018

Questions 5
Words camaraderie, deferment, extol, inauspicious, prune

Study Guide

camaraderie
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.
deferment
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
extol
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
inauspicious
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
prune
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.