ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238843 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
combative
careless
adversary
indecorous

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
inauspicious
belated
nurture

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
censure
pale
epistolary
avian

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
impenitent
drub
bird–like
liability

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
absolve
entangle
impenitent
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."