ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 178374 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
arbitrate
entangle
eulogy

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ploy
careless
pallid

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
dubious
proximity
incumbent

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
cunning
pallid
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
benefactor
enhance
egotist

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."