ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823968 Results

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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
illuminate
liability
insolence

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appraise
extol
favorable
stifle

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
apathetic
combative
straddle
genial

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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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
anthology
oblivious
plaudits

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
apathetic
civility
grandiose
bird–like

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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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."