ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 407287 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
elusive
ethical
sociable

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ethical
liability
brandish
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
servile
exalt
futile

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
stern
avian
accommodate
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
fragile
indecorous
serenity

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."