ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 7976 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
obnoxious
incongruous
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
melodious
humble
heinous
egotist

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
written
accentuate
inauspicious
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
impassive
ethical
corroborate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
advantageous
straddle
solace

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."