ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 167006 Results

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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
euphoria
refurbish
derelict
bird–like

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
impenitent
embellish
banal
buffer

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
incidental
stealth
inviolable

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
unscrupulous
exception
melodious

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
rhapsody
hedonism
futile

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."