ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100326 Results

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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
corroborate
bird–like
periodic
embellish

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
fraud
heinous
seriousness
stifle

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
pretense
foil
complicated
immoderate

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
stealth
revive
glaring
naive

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
negate
melee
seditious
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."