ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 682042 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
embellish
parity
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
incisive
illuminate
conduit
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
appalling
mediate
corroborate
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
fraud
incongruous
incumbent

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
penurious
commemorate
advantageous
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."