ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 386050 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
compulsion
bird–like
apathetic
illuminate

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
implement
onset
archaic

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
88% Answer Correctly
derelict
command
retroactive
moderate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
ramble
egotist
elusive

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
colossal
inauspicious
cognition
augment

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."