ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74060 Results

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Correct 0 3.27
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
preclude
stifle
bird–like
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Supple most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pliant
frugal
preclude
methodical

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
facade
inviolable
supple
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
pathos
nearness
entangle
extenuating

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
interminable
pathos
lenient

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."