ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 15614 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
corrosive
mediate
rehash
objectionable

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
oblivious
honorable
curtail
benefactor

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
melee
glorify
elate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
rehash
prevent
derelict
accentuate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
composed
catastrophic
harsh
appalling

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."