ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 633160 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
lurid
oblivious
bird–like
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
ecstatic
comparable
combative

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
intricate
redouble
obnoxious
nearness

Solution
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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
turpitude
supple
extenuating

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
strategem
dubious
extenuating

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."