ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 272582 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
careless
melee
incisive

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
retroactive
eloquent
polarize
surfeit

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
accessible
advantageous
corrosive

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
discern
delay
pretentious
pantomime

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
parity
suppress
scapegoat
lenient

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."