ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 329796 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
stealth
compulsion
bird–like
rail

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
interminable
gargantuan
peace
commemorate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
eloquent
parity
recrimination
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
embellish
inflammatory
urge
demean

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
plaudits
caustic
proximity
redouble

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."