ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708656 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
benefactor
frugal
induce
bird–like

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
duplicity
surplus
adversary

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
pretense
immoderate
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
abate
flaw
petty
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
repel
flaunt
chaos
eulogy

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."