ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 251402 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
servile
incisive
raspy
objectionable

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
fickle
belated
duplicity
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
benefactor
turmoil
embellish
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
raspy
inflammatory
obnoxious
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
surplus
favorable
procrastinate
egotist

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."