ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691764 Results

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
frugal
redouble
repulse
raucous

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
appalling
camaraderie
promote

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
disconcert
anthology
revive

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
demean
heed
keen
rail

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
aesthete
compulsion
gruff

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."