ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 845123 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
extol
clarity
pantomime
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
awe
deceit
heed
appraise

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
penurious
implement
ploy
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
serenity
liability
revive

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
corrosive
plaudits
serenity

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."