ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 14736 Results

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
recrimination
meticulous
bird–like
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turpitude
disposition
incongruous
hedonism

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
cognition
colossal
exalt

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
trove
duplicity
comparable
urge

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
ethical
rescue
negate
combative

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."