ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173206 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
objectionable
insolence
appalling

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
corrosive
insinuate
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
aerate
subside
accentuate
archetypal

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
untenable
promote
regale

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
censure
flagrant
placebo
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."