ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 626949 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
elusive
fickle
ethical

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The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
insinuate
bird–like
exception
supple

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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 supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
combative
revive
oblivious
nearness

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
epitaph
renovate
pathos
colossal

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The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
extant
corruption
inauspicious

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."