ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 828506 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
regurgitate
iridescent
obnoxious

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 obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
dash
flagrant
elate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
fragile
plaudits
facade

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
celebrated
anthology
aerate
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
defiant
incisive
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."