ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 141530 Results

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Correct 0 3.57
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
embellish
bird–like
civility
indecorous

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
oblivious
pale
implement
extant

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
combative
distortion
intelligle
ethical

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
intricate
meticulous
disconcert

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
refurbish
incidental
surly
exception

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."