ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414778 Results

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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
melodious
rail
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
augment
fickle
demean
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
diffident
surly
buffoonery
apathetic

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
drab
turmoil
cushion
sociable

Solution
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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
fragile
altruistic
meticulous
scamper

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."