ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249166 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
untenable
objectionable
intricate
mandate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
periodic
heed
flaw
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
flaunt
obnoxious
catastrophic
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
intricate
arbitrate
regale
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
condone
excuse
finite
flourish

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."