ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 143769 Results

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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
condone
proximity
corrosive
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
compulsion
raspy
insolence
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
genial
obnoxious
meticulous

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
lurid
cunning
ploy
frail

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The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
eulogy
facade
lurid

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."