ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363736 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
drub
mediate
inflammatory
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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
nurture
ecstatic
glaring
combative

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
facade
epitaph
penurious
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
illuminate
mediate
condone
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
ethical
harsh
servile
pathos

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."