ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195501 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
brandish
genial
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
accommodate
glorify
comprehensible
buffer

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
careless
inviolable
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
incongruous
turmoil
defiant
keen

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
ploy
naive
archetypal
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."