ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
repel
disconcert
anthology

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
duplicity
placebo
furtiveness
regale

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
dubious
impenitent
incisive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
augment
straddle
retrograde
exalt

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
derivative
observe
distortion

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."