ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 883551 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
awe
opponent
anthology
extol

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
discern
appraise
commonplace
moderate

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
incisive
immoderate
appalling
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
pantomime
bird–like
deferment
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
entangle
rehash
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."