ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454424 Results

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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
colossal
careless
flaunt
pretentious

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
pretentious
postponement
pretense
diffident

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
opportune
commemorate
melodious

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
appraise
embellish
shorten
euphoria

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
indecorous
finite
methodical

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."