ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296175 Results

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
mediate
bird–like
parity
solace

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
curtail
prominence
crafty
insinuate

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
sociable
indecorous
exception
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
placebo
counterclaim
comprehensible
demean

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
honorable
retroactive
derivative

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."