ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 838999 Results

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Correct 0 3.51
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
genial
bird–like
extant
revoke

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
servile
diffident
charade
anthology

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
curtail
melee
refurbish
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
distortion
buffer
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
revoke
advantageous
impassive

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."