ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 181563 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
naive
derelict
ecstatic
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
refurbish
careless
perception
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
strategem
aesthete
incumbent

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
extenuating
deceit
refurbish

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
methodical
humble
extenuating
corroborate

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."