ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 159547 Results

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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
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commemorate
careless
indecorous
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
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combative
extant
sociability
implement

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
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postponement
obnoxious
ploy
diffident

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
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heed
fidelity
compassion
corrosive

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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augment
antiquated
servile
ramble

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."