ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951320 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
accessible
melee
revoke

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
implement
extenuating
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
gruff
accessible
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
negate
comfort
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
liability
demean
benevolent
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."