ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 545756 Results

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
disconcert
naive
sociable

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
repentant
implement
advantageous

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
comparable
mitigating
insinuate
salvage

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
irritation
gruff
recrimination

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
epistolary
exalt
rehash

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."