ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 230186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
punctual
extol
embellish
careless

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
disdain
liability
impassive

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", 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."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
recrimination
egotist
deceit
advantageous

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
adversary
celebrated
inauspicious
arbitrate

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
incidental
inscription
equitable
negate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."