ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 259421 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
embellish
garish
periodic
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
promote
indecorous
channel
untenable

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
cunning
proximity
elate
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
inviolable
heed
courtesy
untenable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
celebrated
entertain
adversary
beneficial

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."