ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 554877 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
parity
avian
immoderate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
pathos
buffer
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
raucous
insinuate
handicap
mediate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
perception
bitter
buffoonery
serenity

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
delay
accessible
lenient
straddle

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."