ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 384736 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pretense
condone
bird–like
supple

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
corrective
keen
derelict
penurious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
demean
rehash
solace

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
trove
disdain
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
grandiose
aesthete
systematic
equitable

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."