ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8472 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
prominence
procrastinate
pleasant
censure

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
eloquent
avian
revive

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
incongruous
courtesy
turpitude
naive

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
oblivious
bird–like
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
rehash
apathetic
onset

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."