ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 468668 Results

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1 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
foil
flaw
entangle
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

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

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
proximity
clairvoyance
pleasant
raucous

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
adversary
colossal
homage
egotist

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
supple
impudent
insinuate
composed

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."