ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 208702 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
clarity
careless
untenable

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
dubious
trim
composed

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
liability
abate
elucidate
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
accentuate
authoritarian
euphoria

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
lurid
duplicity
gigantic
induce

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."