ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 156001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
exasperation
grandiose
objectionable
civility

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
immoderate
serenity
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
augment
implement
nurture

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
incidental
flagrant
brawl
surplus

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
abate
impenitent
antidote
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."