ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5319 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
distortion
gargantuan
careless
corrective

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
parity
sociable
unscrupulous
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
demeanor
hedonism
raucous

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
prune
cunning
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
ploy
precept
garish

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."