ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
defiant
immoderate
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
delight
apathetic
drub

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
channel
intricate
redouble
promote

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
epistolary
foil
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pretentious
contortion
derelict
rehash

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."