ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
indecorous
proximity
bird–like
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
antidote
diffident
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
genial
regurgitate
antiquated
indecorous

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
negate
retroactive
scapegoat
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
archaic
entangle
clairvoyance
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."