ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209568 Results

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
deferment
extant
incisive

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
manifest
moderate
equitable

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
abate
oblige
derelict
pretense

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
egotist
archaic
prominence

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
procrastinate
comprehensible
extenuating

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."