ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 118166 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
oblivious
incidental
veneration
rail

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
incidental
finite
methodical
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
advantageous
pretentious
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
apathetic
admired
elusive
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
rancorous
apathetic
insinuate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."