ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351731 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
procrastinate
stealth
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
surplus
opportune
imply
prudent

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
pretentious
colossal
facade
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
belated
aerate
drub

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
straddle
mandate
parity
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."