ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 285828 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
solace
objectionable
flourish
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
solace
lenient
foil
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
proximity
polarize
impudence
manifest

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
trim
grandiose
combative

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
mediate
condone
disposition
combustion

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."