ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 736364 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
epitaph
eulogy
combative

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
demeanor
foil
bird–like
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
immoderate
eulogy
repel
strategem

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flagrant
promote
irritation
pathos

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
nurture
admired
insolence
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."