ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74301 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
moderate
bird–like
pantomime
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
melodious
refurbish
surplus
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
comparable
composed
opportune
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
retrograde
salvage
indecorous

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
gravity
incidental
meticulous
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."