ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211792 Results

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1 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
equitable
inflammatory
clairvoyance
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
archaic
pretentious
liability
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
derivative
exception
waffle
prudent

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
comparable
renown
regurgitate
melee

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
entangle
exculpate
benevolent
opportune

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."