ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 341266 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
frugal
flagrant
objectionable
aesthete

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
corrective
comparable
cognition
equitable

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
impudent
prune
stealth

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
servile
adversary
buffer
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
retrograde
extenuating
derivative

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."