ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 551423 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
discern
avian
gargantuan
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
duplicity
corrosive
obdurate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pomp
disconcert
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
censure
illuminate
inappropriate
discern

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."