ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 471379 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
penurious
archetypal
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
sociable
gruesome
accessible

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
preclude
servile
celebrated

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
antidote
raucous
petty
demeanor

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
lurid
liability
flaunt

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."