ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842478 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
salvage
archaic
bird–like
inviolable

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
disconcert
highlight
camaraderie
retroactive

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pretentious
lenient
parade
stifle

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
caustic
diffident
accentuate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
archaic
sensualism
trove
colossal

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."