ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
refurbish
extenuating
pallid

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
promote
crafty
straddle
corroborate

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
benefactor
flaunt
odious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
archaic
adversary
inappropriate
abate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
grandiose
supple
punctual

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."