ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654324 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
polarize
objectionable
aerate
drub

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
augment
homage
brandish
derivative

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
frugal
liability
trove

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
punctual
prudent
celebrated

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
futile
baseless
combustion
sociable

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."