ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309532 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
illuminate
liability
sociable

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
stealth
refurbish
futile

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
beneficial
exalt
prune

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flaunt
inflammatory
euphoria
jocularity

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
composed
intricate
impudence
exalt

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."