ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 257177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
avian
prominence
rancorous

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
fragile
hedonism
solace

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
mundane
retrograde
sociable
fidelity

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
sociable
eulogy
dash
elate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
flourish
pretense
induce
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."