ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570437 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
excessive
polarize
entangle

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
rancorous
naive
bird–like
lenient

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
derivative
preclude
adorn
demeanor

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fickle
polarize
ecstatic
pageantry

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
mandate
adversary
ethical

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."