ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
authoritarian
bird–like
intricate

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
salvage
mundane
honorable
mandate

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
intricate
prudent
frugal
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
scamper
fidelity
pretense

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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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
conduit
scapegoat
elusive

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."