ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169080 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
beneficial
awe
bird–like
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
corrosive
serenity
disposition

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
periodic
extenuating
heed

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
ploy
regurgitate
buffoonery
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
commemorate
unscrupulous
rescue
augment

Solution
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."