ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 438476 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
deferment
recrimination
combative

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
accentuate
trove
bird–like

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
promote
renovate
incisive
revive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
cunning
camaraderie
pageantry
incidental

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
flourish
melodious
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."