ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450531 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
meticulous
clairvoyance
objectionable
augment

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
unscrupulous
promote
aesthete

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
diffident
retroactive
salvage
retrograde

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
extenuating
deferment
dupe
punctual

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
turpitude
eulogy
incongruous

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."