ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271155 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
elusive
inflammatory
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
punctual
incite
melodious
pomp

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
extol
flagrant
intricate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
subside
turpitude
proximity
accommodate

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
clairvoyance
clarity
aerate

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."