ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 95031 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
futile
mediate
bird–like
disconcert

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
rancorous
proximity
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
penurious
timid
recrimination
comparable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
penurious
frugal
exalt
lurid

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exception
clairvoyance
ceaseless
interminable

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."