ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495301 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
abate
benefactor
indecorous
bird–like

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
incisive
benevolent
pallid
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
awe
archaic
adorn
rail

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
frugal
devastating
oblivious
distortion

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
exception
accommodate
composed

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."