ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321828 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
servile
interminable
celebrated
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
derelict
scamper
stealth

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
gravity
catastrophic
courtesy
sociable

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
accessible
interminable
conduit

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
scamper
surplus
pretentious
extol

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."