ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255036 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
colossal
brandish
anthology
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drab
fragile
hedonism
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
interminable
accentuate
insinuate
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
buffer
remedial
rancorous
salvage

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
epitaph
refurbish
pretentious
interminable

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."