ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 252604 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
incidental
petty
rancorous
embellish

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
meticulous
clarity
archaic
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
inviolable
observe
buffoonery
repel

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
celebrated
salvage
brandish
combative

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
sociable
lurid
trove

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."