ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 493123 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
retroactive
gargantuan
combustion

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
procrastinate
buffer
trove

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
gravity
regale
bird–like
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
incongruous
oblige
drub

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
pomp
adversary
mask
meticulous

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."