ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 351607 Results

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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
accentuate
proximity
ploy

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
pantomime
akin
scamper
melodious

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
ethical
epitaph
exasperation
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
foil
handicap
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
regale
caustic
incidental
combustion

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."