ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651284 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incisive
careless
abate
revive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
counterclaim
foil
distortion

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
eulogy
procrastinate
epitaph

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
procrastinate
raucous
rhapsody

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
regale
diffident
rule
epistolary

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."