ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436181 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
prune
commemorate
pallid

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
exception
implausible
courtesy
pretentious

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
straddle
incongruous
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
revive
opportune
straddle
jocularity

Solution
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
insinuate
slavish
incidental
brandish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."