ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122410 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
buffer
discern
careless
clarity

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
archaic
entangle
genial

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
flagrant
gruesome
eloquent

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
deferment
extenuating
rancorous

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
combative
insolence
postponement
incidental

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."