ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851576 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
defiant
turmoil
bird–like
moderate

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
insinuate
insolence
abate

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
divination
gravity
intricate
pathos

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rancorous
combustion
prevent
buffoonery

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
corroborate
censure
bitter
indecorous

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."