ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617357 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
drub
adversary
inauspicious
careless

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
extenuating
genial
reanimate
derivative

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
parity
sociable
evasive
deferment

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
exasperation
placebo
authoritarian
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
condone
subside
serenity
benefactor

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."