ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311020 Results

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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
epitaph
aesthete
disposition
fraud

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
civility
apathetic
adorn
extenuating

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
cushion
rehash
corrosive

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
benefactor
perception
fickle
evasive

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The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
inauspicious
accessible
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."