ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 637499 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
pathos
ploy
bird–like
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
retroactive
accessible
corrective

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
melee
gravity
incisive
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
epistolary
stifle
glaring
flaunt

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
stealth
egotist
renown
archetypal

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."